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'Each topic is covered in sufficient depth, currency, and clarity to be of value to the neophyte and the seasoned researcher/clinician.' --- American Journal of Psychiatry, from a review of a previous volume The current volume addresses a range of issues across this diverse field, including the effects on society, physiology and biochemistry, clinical pathology, and trends in treatment.

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Author:   Marc Galanter
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1993
Volume:   11
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.825kg
ISBN:  

9781489917447

ISBN 10:   1489917446
Pages:   518
Publication Date:   29 June 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

I. Social and Cultural Perspectives.- 1 Sociology.- 2 Anthropology.- 3 Psychology.- 4 Children and Alcohol.- 5 Family Systems.- 6 Gender Issues.- 7 Ethnicity.- 8 The Workplace.- 9 Public Drinking.- 10 Substance and Symbol.- II. Physiology and Biochemistry.- 11 Neuronal Ion Channels.- 12 Opioid Peptides.- 13 The Liver.- 14 Genetic Transmission.- 15 Immunological Aspects.- III. Clinical Pathology.- 16 Biobehavioral Correlates.- 17 Typologies in Women.- 18 Reducing the Desire to Drink: Pharmacology and Neurobiology.- 19 Molecular Biology and Behavior.- IV. Trends in Treatment.- 20 Developments in Alcoholism Treatment.- 21 Behavioral Treatment.- 22 Pharmacological Treatment.- 23 Inpatient Treatment.- 24 Psychodynamic Approaches.- 25 Dealing with Alcohol Problems in the Workplace.- of Previous Volumes.

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