Recent Developments in Alcoholism, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1983
Genetics Behavioral Treatment Social Mediators and Prevention Current Concepts in Diagnosis
Recent Developments in Alcoholism Series, Vol. 1

The purpose of this series is to provide an overview of recent research de­ velopments in the field of alcoholism so that interested professionals and researchers may keep abreast of this complex, multidisciplinary work. These annual volumes will present a scholarly review and analysis of selected re­ search topics prepared by leading figures in the field. Where appropriate, the attempt is made to present contrasting perspectives and views, particularly on issues where there is ongoing controversy. The American Medical Society on Alcoholism and the Research Society on Alcoholism have undertaken this collaborative venture because of the perceived need for such a comprehensive resource. These groups are both component organizations of the National Council on Alcoholism, a broad­ based coalition which supports alcoholism treatment, training, and research on a national and international level. This professional network has enabled us to draw on a panel of Associate Editors and on authors of international prominence. The series should reflect a sophistication that will allow it to serve as a standard reference for the field.

I. The Role of Genetics in the Expression of Alcoholism Henri Begleiter, Section Editor.- Overview.- 1 Genetic Markers and Alcoholism.- 2 Twin Adoption Studies: How Good is the Evidence for a Genetic Role?.- 3 Pharmacogenetic Approaches to the Neuropharmacology of Ethanol.- II. The Behavioral Treatment of Alcoholism Edward Gottheil, Section Editor.- Overview.- 4 How Environments and Persons Combine to Influence Problem Drinking: Current Research Issues.- 5 Alcoholism: The Evolution of a Behavioral Perspective.- 6 Behavioral Treatment Methods for Alcoholism.- 7 Outcome Studies on Techniques in Alcoholism Treatment.- 8 Contributions to Behavioral Treatment from Studies on Programmed Access to Alcohol.- 9 Current Status of the Field: Contrasting Perspectives.- A. The Behavioral Therapist’s View.- B. The Future of Behavioral Interventions.- C. A Medical Clinician’s Perspective.- D. An Anthropological Perspective on the Behavior Modification Treatment of Alcoholism.- III. Social Mediators of Alcohol Problems: Movement toward Prevention Strategies Alfonso Paredes, Section Editor.- Overview.- 10 Estimating Alcoholic Prevalence.- 11 The Role of Alcohol Availability in Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol Problems.- 12 Price and Income Elasticities and the Demand for Alcoholic Beverages.- 13 Youth, Alcohol, and Traffic Accidents: Current Status.- IV. Current Concepts in the Diagnosis of Alcoholism James A. Halikas, Section Editor.- Overview.- 14 Detection, Assessment, and Diagnosis of Alcoholism: Current Techniques.- 15 Types and Phases of Alcohol Dependence Illness.- 16 Neuropsychology of Alcoholism: Etiology, Phenomenology, Process, and Outcome.