Addiction Arena

Principles and Practice of Group Work in Addictions

• Edited by Robert Hill, and Jennifer Harris.

Published April 2011

How can the group setting be used to treat those with drug and alcohol problems? Many professionals working across a variety of addictions settings find themselves working in groups and tackling complex issues; however, there is often very little initial training or on-the-job support to help them…
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Expressions of Drunkenness (Four Hundred Rabbits)

• Edited by Anne Fox, and Mike MacAvoy.

Published August 2010

The goal of this book is to contribute to the ongoing scholarly discussion on the very serious topic of drunkenness. The phrase “four hundred rabbits” is one of many illustrations of the deep cultural, religious, and social influences on how individuals and communities view alcohol intoxication:…
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Problem Drinking

A Practitioner's Guide

• By Marcantonio Spada.

Published July 2010

This book serves as a concise and practical guide on the application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to problem drinking. Divided into five chapters it provides: a detailed account of the cognitive and behavioural processes involved in the development and maintenance of problem drinking…
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Working Together to Reduce Harmful Drinking

• Edited by Marcus Grant, and Mark Leverton.

Published October 2009

This book is intended to contribute to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. It explores areas where alcohol producers’ technical competence can and does make a positive contribution to reducing harmful drinking and where industry…
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Social Behaviour and Network Therapy for Alcohol Problems

• By Alex Copello, Jim Orford, Ray Hodgson and Gillian Tober.

Published June 2009

Highly Commended in the Psychiatry category at the 2010 BMA Medical Books Awards! This book serves as a manual for clinicians working with people with alcohol problems. The manual is based on previous research in addiction treatment, including family and social network interventions, as well the…
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Swimming with Crocodiles

The Culture of Extreme Drinking

• Edited by Marjana Martinic, and Fiona Measham.

Published June 2008

There is evidence that a distinct pattern of alcohol consumption is emerging across the world and is a cause for concern because of its relationship with a range of health and social problems. Its visibility, particularly its high involvement of young people, makes this not only an issue for public…
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Drinking in Context

Patterns, Interventions, and Partnerships

• Edited by Gerry Stimson, Marcus Grant, Marie Choquet and Preston Garrison.

Published December 2006

Drinking beverage alcohol is a widespread source of individual and social pleasure in most countries around the world. Yet, some drinking patterns can lead to serious physical, mental, and social harms. Drinking in Context is intended to complement existing volumes dealing with international…
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Coping with Alcohol and Drug Problems

The Experiences of Family Members in Three Contrasting Cultures

• By Jim Orford, Guillermina Natera, Alex Copello, Carol Atkinson, Jazmin Mora, Richard Velleman, Ian Crundall, Marcela Tiburcio, Lorna Templeton and Gwen Walley.

Published September 2005

What difference does culture make? Coping with Alcohol and Drug Problems: The Experiences of Family Members in Three Contrasting Cultures aims to deepen and extend understanding of the experiences of family members trying to cope with the excessive drinking or drug taking of a…
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Alcohol

The Need and Potential for Partnership

• Edited by Marcus Grant, and Joyce O'Connor.

Published May 2005

Increased scrutiny on the part of the general public, media, and government has warranted a reexamination of corporate responsibilities, standards of accountability, the company's role in its local and extended community, and its ethical position in our society and culture. Corporate Social…
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Moonshine Markets

Issues in Unrecorded Alcohol Beverage Production and Consumption

• Edited by Alan Haworth, and Ronald Simpson.

Published November 2003

This text reports on patterns of consumption of non-branded alcohol in seven countries: Brazil, India, Mexico, Russia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Using local consultants, investigators interviewed families in each country, in both rural and urban areas, on the subject of their drinking habits…
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