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Alcoholism - The Family Guide

Packed with practical advice and the latest information, this book finds solutions to alcoholism, binge drinking and other forms of alcohol abuse.

Its easy-to-read style takes you step-by-step through diagnosing the problem; understanding its physical effects; breaking behavioural patterns and getting treatment.

Support for children with alcoholic parents and guidance for those living with an alcoholic is also included.

Whether it’s you, or a friend or colleague with the problem or someone you love or live with, this book gives you all the information you need to stop the damage and chaos caused by problem drinking.

There is a way to combat the problem and this book will surely help.

Page count: 96

Chapter headings: Introduction, What is Alcoholism?, Spotting the Problem, Alcoholism and the Family, Teenage and Underage Drinking, What Happens to Your Body?, Dealing with the Reality, Help for Children, Sorting it Out, The Recovery Options, The Future, Help List.

Publication date: June 2008

Click here to download the first chapter of Alcoholism - The Essential Guide

ISBN number: 978-1-86144-050-1

Book Reviews

'This family guide will take you step-by-step through the facts about problem drinking; its signs, symptoms, physical effects and how to get help. You’ll learn about how to break behavioural patterns, how to diagnose the problem and how to cope with problem drinking in the family.'
Straight Talk, The Alcohol Concern Quarterly Magazine.

Price: £8.99