The Treatment of Drinking Problems

Contents: Introduction. Background to understanding : Causes of excessive drinking; The alcohol dependence syndrome; Alcoholism and the family; Social complications of excessive drinking; Alcoholism and psychiatric illness; Drug problems and alcohol problems; Physical complications of excessive drinking; Women with drinking problems; Some special presentations. Assessment : Case history as initiation of therapy; Initial assessment with the spouse; Formulation and the setting of goals; Case identification and screening. Treatment : Withdrawal states and treatment of withdrawal; The basic work of treatment; Alcoholics anonymous; Special techniques; Working towards normal drinking; Treatment and in-patient setting; Organization of treatment services; When things go wrong and putting them right.