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This book is published by International Academic Press and distributed by Trafford Publishing, Victoria, BC, Canada Alcohol use disorders are a major medical and social problem facing many countries. The consumption of alcoholic beverages has risen steadily since World War II and drinking begins now at an earlier age. The steady increase in alcohol production and consumption is related to the broader growth of commodity production in industrialized societies in which alcoholic beverages are consumed in tandem with other new forms of commodities and foods. Alcohol use is associated with suicide risk. It plays two different roles. Ongoing alcohol use disorders can contribute to suicide risk by effects on mood and impulsive-aggressive traits. Acute alcohol consumption at the time of a suicide attempt can have a disinhibiting effect. Alcohol is involved in 40 percent of suicide attempts. Nonetheless, individuals with alcohol dependence have a 60 - 120 times greater suicide risk than the non-psychiatrically ill population. In this book you will find: Prenatal, childhood and genetic influences Neurobiology Epidemiology of alcohol consumption Clinical aspects Comorbidity Acute alcohol use Prevention Reflections

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