BEYOND THE INFLUENCE
Alcoholism is a disease. It's time we started treating it like one.
Science has offered undisputed proof that alcoholism is a disease rather than a weakness of character, yet millions of alcoholics continue to suffer due to inappropriate treatment. Now the co-author of the modern classic Under the Influence has teamed up with prominent alcoholism experts to provide new answers to this national epidemic.
Based on the latest scientific research, Beyond the Influence clearly explains the neurological nature of the disease and reveals why some people drink addictively and others do not. Beyond the Influence explains that alcoholism is a disease of the body, not a weakness of character. Drawing on the latest scientific studies, the authors present new research on the central role of genetics and neurotransmitters in addiction. Continuing where the prior book left off, it also includes:
The authors also critique our nation's alcoholism policies, including education and prevention programs, efforts to curtail college bingeing and underage drinking, and the advertising and marketing strategies of the alcohol industry.
"Comprehensive, balanced yet provocative, Beyond the Influence blends up-to-date research findings with practical knowledge about the cause and consequences of this disease. An excellent resource that resonates with courage and conviction."
—Ernest P. Noble, Ph.D., M.D., Pike Professor of Alcohol Studies, UCLA, and former Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Beyond the Influence
Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism
“A convincing argument for the medical model of alcoholism, with resulting recommendations for treatment . . . A thorough, responsible presentation.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This book offers a plethora of timely information; a blow to old stigmas, myths and stereotypes; and hope for a future in which many senseless tragedies can be avoided and lives saved.”
—Publisher’s Weekly
“Without question, this is the most far-reaching, thoughtful, scientifically sound, well-written, interesting and readable book I’ve read on the subject of alcoholism.”
—The Phoenix
"Comprehensive, balanced yet provocative, Beyond the Influence blends up-to-date research findings with practical knowledge about the cause and consequences of this disease. An excellent resource that resonates with courage and conviction."
—Ernest P. Noble, PhD, MD, Pike Professor of Alcohol Studies at UCLA and former Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
"A brave and lucid book...[that] will open many people's eyes and save many people's lives. A must-read for anyone dealing with alcoholism."
—Jeff Jay, president of the Terry McGovern Foundation and director of Program Development at Brighton Hospital, Brighton, Michigan
"A vital contribution for anyone who wants to understand the science of alcoholism, plus how to treat it."
—Claudia Black, PhD, author of It will Never Happen to Me
"A book of great importance...it furnishes a generous dose of hope...[and] a rallying cry for action."
—Jay Lewis, former editor and publisher of The Alcoholism Report
"This invaluable work will contribute much to the battle against our number one disease."
—from the Foreword by George McGovern, former senator and author of Terry: My Daughter's Life-and-Death Struggle with Alcoholism
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