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Alcohol abuse Alcohol abuse Christine Watkins "Alcohol Abuse: Excessive Alcohol Consumption Creates Numerous Health Risks; Moderate Alcohol Consumption Provides Health Benefits; Underage Drinking Leads to Risky Behavior and Alcohol Abuse; Loweri… OL16142942W
Let's talk about alcohol abuse Let's talk about alcohol abuse Marianne Johnston Explains what alcohol is, who may drink it, how it affects the brain and body as well as the personality, how to deal with peer pressure to drink, and related matters. OL17742434W
Wine drinking culture in France Wine drinking culture in France Marion Demossier Wine drinking culture in France has traditionally been a source of pride for the French and in an age of concerns about the dangers of 'binge-drinking', a major cause of jealousy for the British. Win… OL17826442W
Living loaded Living loaded Dan Dunn The "adult beverage" columnist for "Playboy" shares irreverent accounts of his alcohol-infused misadventures with the rich and famous, describing a series of barroom escapades and his insights into h… OL17856538W
Drinking cultures Drinking cultures Thomas M. Wilson "This book looks at alcohol consumption across cultures and what drinking means to the people who consume or, equally tellingly, refuse to consume, From Ireland to Hong Kong, Mexico to Germany, alcoh… OL18494091W
Alcohol Alcohol Margaret O. Hyde Describes alcohol and its effect on the body; discusses the disease of alcoholism; and suggests ways to resist peer pressure to use alcohol. OL1886311W
The gift of sobriety The gift of sobriety Anonymous 1 v. (unpaged) ; 16 cm OL19057538W
Demons Demons Virginia Berridge Binge drinking, particularly in young women, has become big news. Debates about the regulation and classification of cannabis are frequently voiced. Cigarette smoking is banned in public places, and … OL19707421W
Drink Drink Ann Dowsett Johnston "In Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, award-winning journalist Anne Dowsett Johnston combines in-depth research with her own personal story of recovery, and delivers a groun… OL19975070W
The drunken monkey The drunken monkey Robert Dudley Dudley presents an intriguing evolutionary interpretation to explain the persistence of alcohol-related problems. Providing a deep-time, interdisciplinary perspective on today's patterns of alcohol … OL19979897W
Distilled knowledge Distilled knowledge Brian D. Hoefling "Everyone has questions about drinking, but it can seem like every bartender (and bargoer) has different answers. Between the old wives' tales, half-truths, and whiskey-soaked conjectures, it's hard … OL20044207W
Alcohol Alcohol Heather Lehr Wagner Explains alcohol's effects on the brain and body-- from consumption to absorption and intoxication, as well as its potential to cause disease and disrupt delicate neurochemical balances. OL20545405W
History of the World in 6 Glasses History of the World in 6 Glasses Tom Standage Throughout human history certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the c… OL21225941W
Fit, healthy and intoxicated Fit, healthy and intoxicated Cindy Cannon “Fit, Healthy and Intoxicated is all about how to be fit and healthy from a drinker’s perspective. There are practical food facts, exercise tips, cooking hints as well as how to have fun and e… OL24265225W
Drinking with the Republicans Drinking with the Republicans Mark Will-Weber ix, 236 pages ; 21 cm OL25864418W
The sobering truth The sobering truth Jeff Herten "For over thirty years, author Dr. Jeff Herten was a high-functioning alcoholic--one who drinks every day, yet continues to lead a productive, successful life. Now he shares his first-hand knowledge … OL26200049W
The facts about alcohol The facts about alcohol Ted Gottfried "Discusses the history, effects, and dangers of alcohol as well as addiction treatment options"--Provided by publisher. OL37283W
Smashed Smashed Koren Zailckas From earliest experimentation to habitual excess to full-blown abuse, twenty-four-year-old Koren Zailckas leads us through her experience of a terrifying trend among young girls, exploring how binge … OL7918336W
Paradise Paradise A.L. Kennedy From the north-east of Scotland to Dublin, from London to Montreal, to Budapest and onwards, Hannah Luckraft travels beyond her limits, beyond herself, in search of the ultimate altered state: the on… OL7921800W
I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell Tucker Max The Book That Inspired The MovieMy name is Tucker Max, and I am an asshole. I get excessively drunk at inappropriate times, disregard social norms, indulge every whim, ignore the consequences of my a… OL8144582W
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