Loosening the Grip : A Handbook of Alcohol Information, 6th Edition

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Summary: I even like the cartoons
Review: I am studying in Hawaii and you need to learn this global criterior and I hope this book helps me. If anybody out there has been to the school for this or has their certificate from here and has any other suggestions please e-mail me with them. thanx [e-mail]

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Summary: Comprehensive text
Review: Loosening the Grip is comprehensive in its coverage of a broad range of aspects of alcohol use as well as alcoholism. It reviews historical perspectives, etiology of disease, medical aspects and special populations, and in its 6th edition, has remained abreast of scientific and cultural changes in the field of alcoholism treatment. It has a reader friendly appearance, using cartoons metaphorically to emphasize points. Very useful all-around info on the subject.

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Summary: A time-tested classic
Review: Working in the field of alcohol abuse and prevetion for over ten years, I consider this a valuable reference in my library. Kinney and Leaton explain concepts in easy to understand terms while not skimping on necessary details. There are often comic drawings in the margins which humorously go to the heart of the topic; instead of belittling the topics, these drawings serve to bring the topics to life. Currently working as a trainer, I find myself often going back to this book for reminders and clarifications.

Rating:
Summary: A time-tested classic
Review: Working in the field of alcohol abuse and prevetion for over ten years, I consider this a valuable reference in my library. Kinney and Leaton explain concepts in easy to understand terms while not skimping on necessary details. There are often comic drawings in the margins which humorously go to the heart of the topic; instead of belittling the topics, these drawings serve to bring the topics to life. Currently working as a trainer, I find myself often going back to this book for reminders and clarifications.