Psychological theories of drinking and alcoholism

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Psychological theories of drinking and alcoholism

edited by Kenneth E. Leonard, Howard T. Blane

(The Guilford substance abuse series)

Guilford Press, c1999

2nd ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

Updating and expanding the classic Psychological Theories of Drinking and Alcoholism, this fully revised second edition incorporates state-of-the-art presentations from leaders in the alcoholism field. Contributors review established and emerging approaches that guide research into the psychological processes influencing drinking and alcoholism. The volume's multidisciplinary approach also takes into account biological, pharmacological, and social factors, offering important insights into the development and escalation of drinking problems and the various approaches to treatment. Including significantly expanded coverage of developmental, social learning, and cognitive theories, the book features new chapters on genetics, neurobiology, and emotions.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction, Leonard and Blane 2. Alcohol and Tension Reduction, Greeley and Oei 3. Personality and Alcoholism: Issues, Methods, and Etiological Processes, Sher, Trull, Bartholow, and Vieth 4. Social Learning Theory, Maisto, Carey, and Bradizza 5. Developmental Theory and Research, Windle and Davies 6. Alcohol Expectancy Theory: The Application of Cognitive Neuroscience, Goldman, Del Boca, and Darkes 7. Cognitive Theory and Research, Sayette 8. Learning Theory and Research, Vogel-Sprott and Fillmore 9. Alcohol and Emotional Response: A Multidimensional-Multilevel Analysis, Lang, Patrick, and Stritzke 10. Behavioral Genetic Models of Alcoholism and Drinking, McGue 11. Neurobiological Bases of Alcohol's Psychological Effects, Fromme and D'Amico 12. Conclusion, Leonard and Blane

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