Alcoholism

Sourcebook covering Alcoholism
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Title:	The 2002 Official Patient's Sourcebook on Alcoholism
Date Published:	2002-05-31
Pages:	380
ISBN:	0-597-83134-3

About the Author(s)/Editor(s)
James N. Parker, M.D. Dr. James N. Parker received a B.S. in Psychobiology from University of California, Riverside and his M.D. from the University of California, San Diego. In addition to authoring numerous research publications, he has lectured at various academic institutions. Dr. Parker is the medical editor for the Official Patient’s Sourcebook series published by ICON Health Publications. Philip M. Parker, Ph.D. Philip M. Parker is the Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore). Dr. Parker has also been Professor at the University of California, San Diego and has taught courses at Harvard University, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and UCLA. Dr. Parker is the associate editor for the Official Patient’s Sourcebook series published by ICON Health Publications.
About the Series
Designed to help patient’s understand the latest information, study or research being conducted on their disease, or condition. Sourcebooks in this series generally cover the following: symptom or symptoms; diagnosis or diagnostic test or tests; cause or causes; prevention; therapy or therapies; natural medicine; drugs and medication or medications; facts on surgery or operations; treatment, treatments or cures; traditional and alternative approaches; what is available to patients for insurance, cost reduction, help and other support, including video, multimedia, dissertations, patents, hospital and library location services. Check with book table of contents for details.
Contents
Introduction Overview Organization Scope Moving Forward PART I: THE ESSENTIALS Chapter 1. The Essentials on Alcoholism: Guidelines Overview What Is Alcoholism? What Is Alcohol Abuse? What Are the Signs of a Problem? Getting Well Can Alcoholism Be Cured? New Directions Resources More Guideline Sources Vocabulary Builder Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance Overview Associations and Alcoholism Finding More Associations Finding Drug Treatment and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs Selecting Your Doctor Working with Your Doctor Broader Health-Related Resources Vocabulary Builder Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Alcoholism Overview Recent Trials on Alcoholism Benefits and Risks Keeping Current on Clinical Trials General References Vocabulary Builder PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL Chapter 4. Studies on Alcoholism Overview The Combined Health Information Database Federally-Funded Research on Alcoholism E-Journals: PubMed Central The National Library of Medicine: PubMed ETOH Database Vocabulary Builder Chapter 5. Patents on Alcoholism Overview Patents on Alcoholism Patent Applications on Alcoholism Keeping Current Chapter 6. Books on Alcoholism Overview Book Summaries: Federal Agencies Book Summaries: Online Booksellers The National Library of Medicine Book Index Chapters on Alcoholism Directories General Home References Vocabulary Builder Chapter 7. Multimedia on Alcoholism Overview Video Recordings Audio Recordings Bibliography: Multimedia on Alcoholism Vocabulary Builder Chapter 8. Periodicals and News on Alcoholism Overview News Services & Press Releases Newsletter Articles Academic Periodicals covering Alcoholism Vocabulary Builder Chapter 9. Physician Guidelines and Databases Overview NIH Guidelines NIH Databases Other Commercial Databases The Genome Project and Alcoholism Specialized References Vocabulary Builder Chapter 10. Dissertations on Alcoholism Overview Dissertations on Alcoholism Keeping Current PART III. APPENDICES Appendix A. Researching Your Medications Overview Your Medications: The Basics Learning More about Your Medications Commercial Databases Contraindications and Interactions (Hidden Dangers) A Final Warning General References Vocabulary Builder Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine Overview What Is CAM? What Are the Domains of Alternative Medicine? Can Alternatives Affect My Treatment? Finding CAM References on Alcoholism Additional Web Resources General References Appendix C. Researching Nutrition Overview Food and Nutrition: General Principles Finding Studies on Alcoholism Federal Resources on Nutrition Additional Web Resources Vocabulary Builder Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries Overview Preparation Finding a Local Medical Library Medical Libraries Open to the Public Appendix E. Alcohol and Young Teenagers Overview How to Talk to Your Child about Alcohol Young Teens and Alcohol: The Risks Your Young Teen’s World The Bottom Line: A Strong Parent-Child Relationship Tips for Communicating with Your Teen Talking with Your Teen about Alcohol The “Magic Potion “Myth Good Reasons Not to Drink How to Handle Peer Pressure “Mom, Dad, Did You Drink When You Were a Kid?” How to Host a Teen Party Taking Action: Prevention Strategies for Parents Could My Child Develop a Drinking Problem? Warning Signs of a Drinking Problem Action Checklist Additional Resources Other NIAAA Publications Additional E-Sources State Contacts Vocabulary Builder Appendix F. Alcohol: Additional Risks Overview What Is a Drink? Drinking and Driving Interactions with Medications Interpersonal Problems Long-Term Health Problems Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Heart Disease Cancer Pancreatitis Aging and Alcohol Abuse Physical Effects of Alcohol Who Becomes a Problem Drinker? How to Recognize a Drinking Problem Drinking and Your Pregnancy Research Directions Vocabulary Builder Appendix G. Reducing Alcohol Consumption Overview How to Cut Down on Your Drinking Tips for Reducing Your Alcohol Intake ONLINE GLOSSARIES Online Dictionary Directories ALCOHOLISM GLOSSARY General Dictionaries and Glossaries INDEX