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Alcohol has been central to social, religious and personal use
throughout the history. Alcohol drinking goes back almost as far as
the human race does. A hundred years, therefore, may be seen as
only a flash. The past century, however, has witnessed a
fundamental change in dealing with alcohol problems. Hence, to give
an overview of a hundred years of alcohol polices is a rather
ambitious task and the contributions to this book shed only some
light on the way in which alcohol policy issues have changed in
this period.
This authoritative volume is relevant to both scientists and policy
makers providing a state of the art in alcohol policy from
different perspectives, covering both science/research/treatment
and prevention practice and linking these areas.
Research on alcohol-related consequences has traditionally focused
mainly on health aspects of alcohol consumption or effects which
can be more easily quantified or measured. It is evident that
alcohol has many consequences which can be characterised as social'
in nature and which are not, or not only, medical and are directly
health-related. Such consequences include violence, crime, and
psychosocial factors. The increasing relevance of consequences of
alcohol consumption other than medical is also reflected in the
second European Action Plan 2000-2004 of WHO, aiming at the
prevention and reduction of harm done by alcohol to the health and
wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. This book
attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of social consequences
of alcohol consumption on the individual, group, organisational,
and societal level. It is a result of a two-year collaborative
study under the leadership of WHO-Euro with the participation of
alcohol researchers from Finland, Germany, Norway, Scotland, and
Switzerland. Although the book was written by experts in the field,
it is targeted not only at scientists, but at all people dealing
with alcohol-related problems in practice.
One of the few books on the topic, this updated edition offers
alternatives to disease models of addiction by exploring personal
pathways to recovery. Focusing on alcohol and drug problems, it
provides a literature review of 40 years of studies on self-change
with particular emphasis on the current decade and methodological
issues (starting with how much or how little treatment constitutes
"treatment"). The 24 experts keep the coverage consistently
readable, and dozens of brief narratives from individuals who have
successfully recovered from an addictive behavior without formal
help lend valuable personal perspectives.
One of the few books on the topic, this updated edition offers
alternatives to disease models of addiction by exploring personal
pathways to recovery. Focusing on alcohol and drug problems, it
provides a literature review of 40 years of studies on self-change
with particular emphasis on the current decade and methodological
issues (starting with how much or how little treatment constitutes
"treatment"). The 24 experts keep the coverage consistently
readable, and dozens of brief narratives from individuals who have
successfully recovered from an addictive behavior without formal
help lend valuable personal perspectives.
Alcohol has been central to social, religious and personal use
throughout the history. Alcohol drinking goes back almost as far as
the human race does. A hundred years, therefore, may be seen as
only a flash. The past century, however, has witnessed a
fundamental change in dealing with alcohol problems. Hence, to give
an overview of a hundred years of alcohol polices is a rather
ambitious task and the contributions to this book shed only some
light on the way in which alcohol policy issues have changed in
this period.
This authoritative volume is relevant to both scientists and policy
makers providing a state of the art in alcohol policy from
different perspectives, covering both science/research/treatment
and prevention practice and linking these areas.
For many years, what has been known about recovery from addictive
behaviors has come solely from treatment studies. Only recently has
the study of recoveries in the absence of formal treatment or
self-help groups provided an alternative source of information.
This book on the process of self-change from addictive behaviors is
the first of its kind, as it presents more than research findings.
Rather, it presents the process of self-change from several
different perspectives - environmental, cross-cultural, prevention
and interventions at both societal and individual level. It
provides strategies for how health care practitioners and
government policy makers alike can aid and foster self-change.
Directions for future research priorities are also presented.
For many years, what has been known about recovery from addictive
behaviors has come solely from treatment studies. Only recently has
the study of recoveries in the absence of formal treatment or
self-help groups provided an alternative source of information.
This book on the process of self-change from addictive behaviors is
the first of its kind, as it presents more than research findings.
Rather, it presents the process of self-change from several
different perspectives - environmental, cross-cultural, prevention
and interventions at both societal and individual level. It
provides strategies for how health care practitioners and
government policy makers alike can aid and foster self-change.
Directions for future research priorities are also presented.
Research on alcohol-related consequences has traditionally focused
mainly on health aspects of alcohol consumption or effects which
can be more easily quantified or measured. It is evident that
alcohol has many consequences which can be characterised as social'
in nature and which are not, or not only, medical and are directly
health-related. Such consequences include violence, crime, and
psychosocial factors. The increasing relevance of consequences of
alcohol consumption other than medical is also reflected in the
second European Action Plan 2000-2004 of WHO, aiming at the
prevention and reduction of harm done by alcohol to the health and
wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. This book
attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of social consequences
of alcohol consumption on the individual, group, organisational,
and societal level. It is a result of a two-year collaborative
study under the leadership of WHO-Euro with the participation of
alcohol researchers from Finland, Germany, Norway, Scotland, and
Switzerland. Although the book was written by experts in the field,
it is targeted not only at scientists, but at all people dealing
with alcohol-related problems in practice.
This completely revised and enlarged 3rd edition continues the idea
of the previous version to provide an up-to-date overview of blood
and marrow transplantations. Indication to transplantation and
pre-transplant considerations are discussed in detail before the
transplant procedure with all acute and delayed procedure is
described. An outlook on the latest developments and their future
aspects is included, and problems and pre- and post-transplant
complications are discussed. This book helps practising
hematologists, oncologists,and other physicians as well as
physicians in training and students to develop an idea as to when
blood and marrow transplantation should be considered, what the
costs are and how a donor can be selected.
Wenn Menschen Sucht uberwinden geschieht dies oftmals ohne
professionelle Behandlung. Wir wissen, dass Therapieangebote nur
einen verschwindend kleinen Anteil der Betroffen mit Suchtproblemen
erreichen oder von diesen angenommen werden. Dieses Buch bietet
erstmals eine umfassende Ubersicht uber das sogenannte
Selbstheilungsphanomen im Suchtbereich aus psychologischer und
soziologischer Sicht an."
The first volume to provide access to information on drug treatment
systems from a wide cross-section of 20 countries, Drug Treatment
Systems in an International Perspective examines the ways in which
other counties from around the world have chosen to cope with the
spread of illicit drugs. Now health planners and administrators,
treatment professionals, researchers, and students can place the
development of their own treatment systems in a wider context and
can examine the extent to which that development shares common
structural features with those of other countries and cultures.
Following a comparative discussion of the various countries, the
volume addresses four key issues: gender specific treatment, the
politics of financing and evaluation, the private sector and state
control, and exporting drug treatment ideologies. It provides a
comparative and cross-cultural perspective on drug treatment
approaches today and examines the influence of social, political,
and economic forces on the treatment of drug addicts. In addition,
the editors have included a handy glossary, which explains key
terms unfamiliar to readers outside the particular country.
Providing and interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective to
drug treatment, Drug Treatment Systems in an International
Perspective will be of interest academics, students, and
professionals in psychology, especially those focusing on clinical
psychology, addiction, dependency, and treatment. It will also be
of great interest to public health planners and administrators.
The first volume to provide access to information on drug treatment
systems from a wide cross-section of 20 countries, Drug Treatment
Systems in an International Perspective examines the ways in which
other counties from around the world have chosen to cope with the
spread of illicit drugs. Now health planners and administrators,
treatment professionals, researchers, and students can place the
development of their own treatment systems in a wider context and
can examine the extent to which that development shares common
structural features with those of other countries and cultures.
Following a comparative discussion of the various countries, the
volume addresses four key issues: gender specific treatment, the
politics of financing and evaluation, the private sector and state
control, and exporting drug treatment ideologies. It provides a
comparative and cross-cultural perspective on drug treatment
approaches today and examines the influence of social, political,
and economic forces on the treatment of drug addicts. In addition,
the editors have included a handy glossary, which explains key
terms unfamiliar to readers outside the particular country.
Providing and interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective to
drug treatment, Drug Treatment Systems in an International
Perspective will be of interest academics, students, and
professionals in psychology, especially those focusing on clinical
psychology, addiction, dependency, and treatment. It will also be
of great interest to public health planners and administrators.
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