Controlled Drinking

ISBN-13: 9781032600604 / Twarda / 2023 / 328 str.

Ian Robertson

Opis

First published in 1981, here was the first review of literature on a controversial but increasingly practiced approach to the treatment of alcoholism. The authors analyse all the questions controlled drinking raises, starting with the need to examine the ‘disease conception’ of alcoholism and ‘total abstinence’ treatment.

Recenzje

Reviews for the original edition:

‘This is an admirably complete summary of the state of our knowledge…, with important implications for the future of alcoholism treatment. It should be studied carefully by every professional involved in the treatment and prevention of alcohol problems.’ – W.R. Miller, The Behavior Therapist

‘All those whose work concerns alcoholism, and for whom this book has primarily been written…, will find this comprehensive survey of a very difficult and controversial issue very enlightening and instructive.’ – The Lancet

‘No book dealing with the specific issues of controlled drinking and the data surrounding it has been written until now. Fortunately, the wait has been worthwhile.’ – Behaviour Research and Therapy

‘Their book simply represents, for my money, the best and most careful publication on any topic within the area of alcohol problems to have emerged in recent years.’ – Current Psychological Reviews

Spis treści

Foreword by D. L. Davies.  Authors’ Preface.  1. Introduction: Disease Conceptions of Alcoholism  2. Normal Drinking in Former Alcoholics  3. Loss of Control and Craving  4. Possible Advantages of a Controlled Drinking Treatment Goal  5. Controlled Drinking Treatments: Origins and Methods  6. Controlled Drinking Treatments: The Evidence  7. Controlled Drinking Treatment Practice  8. Implications.  Postscript: The Sobell Affair.  References.  Name Index.  Subject Index.

O autorze

Nick Heather and Ian Robertson