Recent Developments in Alcoholism

I. The Role of Genetics in the Expression of Alcoholism Henri Begleiter, Section Editor.- Overview.- 1 Genetic Markers and Alcoholism.- 2 Twin Adoption Studies: How Good is the Evidence for a Genetic Role?.- 3 Pharmacogenetic Approaches to the Neuropharmacology of Ethanol.- II. The Behavioral Treatment of Alcoholism Edward Gottheil, Section Editor.- Overview.- 4 How Environments and Persons Combine to Influence Problem Drinking: Current Research Issues.- 5 Alcoholism: The Evolution of a Behavioral Perspective.- 6 Behavioral Treatment Methods for Alcoholism.- 7 Outcome Studies on Techniques in Alcoholism Treatment.- 8 Contributions to Behavioral Treatment from Studies on Programmed Access to Alcohol.- 9 Current Status of the Field: Contrasting Perspectives.- A. The Behavioral Therapist’s View.- B. The Future of Behavioral Interventions.- C. A Medical Clinician’s Perspective.- D. An Anthropological Perspective on the Behavior Modification Treatment of Alcoholism.- III. Social Mediators of Alcohol Problems: Movement toward Prevention Strategies Alfonso Paredes, Section Editor.- Overview.- 10 Estimating Alcoholic Prevalence.- 11 The Role of Alcohol Availability in Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol Problems.- 12 Price and Income Elasticities and the Demand for Alcoholic Beverages.- 13 Youth, Alcohol, and Traffic Accidents: Current Status.- IV. Current Concepts in the Diagnosis of Alcoholism James A. Halikas, Section Editor.- Overview.- 14 Detection, Assessment, and Diagnosis of Alcoholism: Current Techniques.- 15 Types and Phases of Alcohol Dependence Illness.- 16 Neuropsychology of Alcoholism: Etiology, Phenomenology, Process, and Outcome.