This book presents state-of-the-art, accessible reviews of the science of alcohol treatment and guidance for the management of clinical situations.

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Written by seventeen of the world's leading researchers on alcohol problems, and produced in collaboration with WHO, this book presents a critical and highly in

This book explores the pervasive influence of drugs around the world--from marijuana to nicotine, caffeine, opiates, and other licit and illicit substances. It

In this congressionally mandated study, an expert committee of the Institute of Medicine takes a close look at where treatment for people with alcohol problems