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Alcoholism / James D. Torr, book editor.

p. cm. — (Current controversies) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-7377-0139-0 (lib. : alk. paper). — ISBN 0-7377-0138-2 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Alcoholism—United States. I. Torr, James D., 1974– . II. Series. HV5292.A3855 2000 362.292—dc21 99-37265 CIP0

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1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1: How Serious Are the Problems of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse?
   1. Chapter 1 Preface
   2. Alcoholism Is a Serious Problem
   3. Children of Alcoholics Face Many Problems
   4. Alcohol Abuse Is a Serious Problem for Teenagers
   5. Binge Drinking on College Campuses Is a Serious Problem
   6. The Dangers of Alcohol Are Exaggerated
   7. Alcohol Consumption Is Unfairly Condemned
   8. The Extent of Binge Drinking Among Young People Is Exaggerated
3. Chapter 2: Is Alcoholism a Disease?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. Physicians Should Treat Alcoholism as a Disease
   3. Addiction Is a Disease
   4. Alcoholism Has a Genetic Basis
   5. Alcoholics Should Not Be Blamed for Their Disease
   6. The Genetic Basis of Alcoholism Has Been Exaggerated
   7. Treating Alcoholism as a Disease Harms Alcoholics
4. Chapter 3: How Effective Is Alcoholics Anonymous?
   1. Chapter 3 Preface
   2. Alcoholics Anonymous Is Effective
   3. AA’s Emphasis on Spirituality Benefits Alcoholics
   4. Alcoholics Anonymous Is Ineffective
   5. AA’s Methods Harm Many Alcoholics
5. Chapter 4: Does the Alcohol Industry Market Its Products Responsibly?
   1. Chapter 4 Preface
   2. The Government Should Not Regulate Alcohol Advertising
   3. Alcohol Advertising Does Not Promote Underage Drinking
   4. The Alcohol Industry Should Be Permitted to Advertise the Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking
   5. The Government Should Combat the Influence of Alcohol Advertising on Youth
   6. The Alcohol Industry Should Not Be Permitted to Advertise the Health Benefits of Moderate Drinking
   7. The Alcohol Industry Has Too Much Political Influence
6. Chapter 5: How Can Alcohol-Related Problems Be Prevented?
   1. Chapter 5 Preface
   2. Raising Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages Would Reduce Alcohol-Related Problems
   3. Law Enforcement Strategies Can Help Reduce Underage Drinking
   4. The Government Should Lower the Legal Threshold for Drunk Driving
   5. Restrictive Alcohol Policies Are Ineffective
   6. Age-21 Drinking Laws Exacerbate Alcohol- Related Problems
   7. The Government Should Not Lower the Legal Threshold for Drunk Driving
7. Organizations to Contact
8. Bibliography
9. Copyright

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