Author Description
This book provides an in-depth review and concise analysis of 1000 studies on alcoholism and psychosocial treatment. In this English edition, which has been extensively revised from the original Swedish version, the major conceptual approaches to alcoholism are evaluated. The ongoing debate on whether alcoholism should be regarded as a disease or not is examined, and a discussion on the importance of psychological versus genetic factors is included. This cohesive work analyzes the methodological strategies of comparative outcome research, and suggests alcoholism treatment services from the perspective of public health.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the efficacy of various psychosocial treatments for alcoholism by evaluating a vast body of comparative outcome research. Lars Lindstrom, a researcher in the field of addiction, synthesizes data from 1000 studies to provide a critical analysis of treatment methodologies. The text addresses the tension between biological and psychological models of addiction, ultimately proposing a public health framework for service delivery.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive review of 1000 studies on alcoholism and psychosocial interventions.
- An evaluation of major conceptual frameworks regarding the nature of alcoholism.
- A methodological critique of comparative outcome research strategies.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide a clinical manual for individual patient therapy.
- It does not focus on pharmacological interventions outside of their relation to psychosocial outcomes.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the evidence-based approach in addiction treatment. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a rigorous resource for public health professionals and researchers.
Page Count:
390
Publication Date:
1992-08-20
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192619020
ISBN-13:
9780192619020
Psychology
Clinical Research
Public Health
Medical
Addiction Studies
Alcoholism treatment
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