Alcohol Self-help & CBT

The author espouses self-help and the cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach to the treatment of alcohol addiction. It has been scientifically proven to help individuals achieve and maintain abstinence. CBT is rooted in the individualized assessment of the patient's condition and then uses techniques that are usually oriented toward psychology and behavior modification, such as recognizing the "triggers" that result in the need for a drink, etc. Each title in the series will include: CONTENT Questions and Answers about the medical definition/description of the condition; the source/causes; details of symptoms; available cure/treatment; and societal issues or public opinion such as legal issues, social/psychological ramifications, etc. CASE STUDIES (2) Patient's perspective Doctor's perspective ANIMATIONS, FIGURES, PHOTOS To support, explain topics under discussion.
In electronic versions these items are integrated as hyperlinks and "pop-ups" throughout the text RESOURCES Web sites, articles, blogs, and books that offer additional information on each subject COMPANION DVD To accompany printed versions with animations, color figures from the book, Web links, animations, etc.