Psychology of Alcoholism : Causative Factors and Psychological Pattern of Treatment

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Studies in alcoholism with psychological variables. 3. Treatment outcome of alcoholics--research plan. 4. Research methodology. 5. Analysis of treatment outcome of alcoholics with psychological variables. 6. Finding, clinical implication of the research and suggestions. 7. Summary and conclusion. Appendices. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

"Alcohol abuse and alcoholism constitute the largest single mental health problem in the world including India. Fifteen to twenty percent of patients seeking admission in psychiatric facilities in India are of alcohol related problems. Treatment for individuals with alcohol use disorder consists of assessment, treatment of intoxication and withdrawal, developing and implementing a comprehensive treatment strategy. Alcohol abuse affects various domains of an individual's life and functioning, hence require a multi-model treatment with aim of reducing use of alcohol, frequency of relapse and improving psycho-social functions. Hence, a book on various aspects of Alcoholism; causative factors and psychological pattern of treatment has become the need of the hour.

The present book is an attempt in the direction to eradicate the problem of alcoholism though psychological pattern of treatment. The book in its six chapters deals with various aspects of alcohol, alcohol addiction and treatment outcome of alcoholics. It is implicit that the present book will prove much beneficial to the academicians, research scholars, counsellors, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and professionals." (jacket)