ENCYCLOPEDIC HANDBOOK
OF ALCOHOLISM

E . Mansell Pattison, M.D.
& Edward Kaufman, M.D., Editors

This "seminal alcoholism volume of the 1980's" is the only current work systematically covering so many aspects of the alcoholism syndrome - in one volume - and bringing you the most up-to-date research and writing by 119 experts in alcohol studies. The unique interdisciplinary approach enhances presentations of the latest advances in identification and treatment, plus the most comprehensive state of the art assessment of today's vital, current theory and clinical issues. The authors include psychiatrists, psychologists, biologists, pharmacologists, social workers, sociologists, educators, epidemiologists, and other health care professionals. Their timely and important contributions represent the complete range of essential information in alcohol use and abuse, including detailed and inclusive coverage of key topics of academic - and practical - importance. For easy reference, each section is devoted to one major aspect of the field :

Section 1: The Definition and Diagnosis of Alcoholism

Section 2: The Biology of Alcoholism

Section 3: Medical Aspects of Alcoholism

Section 4: Social Dimensions of Alcoholism

Section 5: Psychological Perspectives on Alcoholism

Section 6: Psychiatric Disorders and Alcoholism

Section 7: Distinctive Patient Populations

Section 8: Alcoholism Treatment Personnel

Section 9: Alcoholism Treatment Facilities

Section 10: Alcoholism Treatment Methods

Section 11: Organization and Evaluation of Alcoholism Treatment Systems