alcoholics

Chronicles the relationship of Anthony Patch, Harvard-educated aspiring writer, and his beautiful young wife, Gloria, as they enjoy an endless string of parties as they wait for Anthony's grandfather to die and pass on his millions to them. As they're waiting, their lives quickly evolve into a chronicle of a dying marriage in a hedonistic society in which beauty is all too fleeting.

Offers advice on how to deal with an alcoholic parent and where to go for help.

The basic text of the Alcoholics Anonymous, which traces its roots, explores its precepts, and presents stories from participants that demonstrate the program's effectiveness.

A fifteen-year-old won't believe that he is an alcoholic until personal tragedy forces him to face reality.

A mother and son describe the son's transformation into an alcoholic over the course of his college years, discussing their denial as the problem grew and chronicling their family's struggle.

An autobiographical work of fiction in which Beat Generation author Jack Kerouac discusses how he overcame his alcohol addiction.

A discussion of anger as it relates to the process of recovery from chemical dependency and other addictions, providing guidance on how to discover the source of anger, considering the forms it takes, and looking at ways to deal with the anger without fear or guilt.

Dr. Drew Pinsky, host of the syndicated radio program "Loveline, " describes his experiences treating patients in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and the ways that this work has shaped his understanding of abuse victims, addiction, and human nature.

Studies the role alcohol plays in women's lives and discusses why women are so vulnerable to alcohol abuse.

Discusses drug abuse and alcoholism, how they may be passed from one generation to the next, and the problems they can cause in families.