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Alcohol | Chapter 2: What Are the Causes of Alcohol Abuse?

• Chapter 2 Preface

• Drinking at an Early Age Leads to Alcohol Abuse

  by National Institutes of Health

• Drinking at an Early Age Does Not Lead to Alcohol Abuse

  by Dwight B. Heath

• Alcoholism Has a Genetic Basis

  by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

• The Genetic Influence on Alcoholism Is Exaggerated

  by Stanton Peele and Richard DeGrandpre

• Alcohol Advertising Targeted to Youth Causes Abuse

  by Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth

• Alcohol Advertising Targeted to Youth May Not Cause Abuse

  by International Center for Alcohol Policies

• Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography

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1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1: Is Alcohol Use Beneficial to Human Health?
   1. Chapter 1 Preface
   2. Frequent, Moderate Drinking Benefits Human Health
   3. The Health Benefits of Frequent, Moderate Drinking Are Exaggerated
   4. Doctors Should Encourage Their Patients to Use Alcohol
   5. Doctors Should Not Encourage Their Patients to Use Alcohol
   6. Drinking Is a Serious Health Problem for Teens
   7. The Health Problems Associated with Teen Drinking Have Been Exaggerated
   8. Chapter 1 Periodical Bibliography
3. Chapter 2: What Are the Causes of Alcohol Abuse?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. Drinking at an Early Age Leads to Alcohol Abuse
   3. Drinking at an Early Age Does Not Lead to Alcohol Abuse
   4. Alcoholism Has a Genetic Basis
   5. The Genetic Influence on Alcoholism Is Exaggerated
   6. Alcohol Advertising Targeted to Youth Causes Abuse
   7. Alcohol Advertising Targeted to Youth May Not Cause Abuse
   8. Chapter 2 Periodical Bibliography
4. Chapter 3: How Should Alcoholism Be Treated?
   1. Chapter 3 Preface
   2. Alcoholism Should Be Treated as a Disease
   3. Alcoholism Should Not Be Treated as a Disease
   4. Alcoholics Anonymous Is Effective
   5. Alcoholics Anonymous Is Ineffective
   6. Moderate Drinking Is an Effective Treatment for Some Alcoholics
   7. Reducing the Harm Caused by Drinking Can Be an Effective Treatment
   8. Medication May Help Alcoholics Stay Sober
   9. Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
5. Chapter 4: What Measures Should Be Taken to Reduce Alcohol- Related Problems?
   1. Chapter 4 Preface
   2. Lowering Blood Alcohol Limits Will Help Prevent Drunk Driving
   3. Lowering Blood Alcohol Limits Will Not Help Prevent Drunk Driving
   4. Minimum Drinking-Age Laws Are Effective
   5. Minimum Drinking-Age Laws Are Ineffective
   6. Chapter 4 Periodical Bibliography
6. For Further Discussion
7. Organizations to Contact
8. Bibliography
9. Copyright

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