Biological aspects of alcoholism
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Biological aspects of alcoholism
（WHO expert series on biological psychiatry, v. 4）
Hogrefe & Huber, c1994
- : us
- : gw
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Alcohol abuse and dependence are extremely severe social problems, but are they true clinical syndromes? Or are they and related terms merely convenient labels for an array of behavioural problems? This volume provides up-to-date information from the world's leading researchers that directly addresses these important issues, looking at aspects such as genetic factors, ethnic differences and the metabolic consequences of alcohol abuse. It also examines medical topics, such as the special needs of women drinkers, the pharmacology of alcohol abuse, the psychobiology of craving and the neurological effects of alcohol. This volume is therefore intended for anyone involved in research on alcohol-related disorders. It also provides psychologists, social workers and other clinicians with medical knowledge and practical insights into how patients with alcohol-related problems can best be managed, and why. The level of medical background required by the reader varies between chapters. However, in all cases the meaning of the authors is made clear for readers of all backgrounds.
Table of Contents
- Historical perspective on the biology of alcohol abuse and dependence
- metabolism of alcohol and metabolic consequences
- ethnic differences in alcohol metabolism
- genetic components of alcoholism and subtypes of alcoholism
- emerging markers of predisosition to alcoholism
- biological markers of alcohol consumption
- gender related issues in alcohol problems - a special needs group?
- neurobiology of alcohol's actions and the addictive process
- the psychobiology of conditioning, reinforcement and craving
- neurologic pathology of alcohol abuse
- emerging approaches to pharmacotherapy of alcohol abuse and dependence.
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