Discusses the social and physical effects of alcohol, the reasons teenagers drink, the problems caused by teenage alcoholism, and possible preventive measures and treatments.
Provides parents with the latest facts, known risks, and divergent perspectives on alcohol, and helps them open the lines of communication with their children about the subject.
Traces the history of alcohol, discussing how it has been used and viewed throughout history by different cultures, why people behave differently when drunk, why it appeals to so many people, and other related topics.
Discusses the health issues associated with alcohol, the history of alcohol use in the United States, and treatment options for those with an addiction to alcohol.
In Victorian England, a woman recounts her difficult marriage to an alcoholic whom she attempted to change and the battles she fought with double standards once she left her husband, taking her son with her.
