Background Information
Alcoholism is the dependence on, or addiction to, alcoholic beverages. Use the following sources to learn more about the psychological, social, health, and legal aspects of this topic.
- Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive BehaviorExplores the social, medical, legal and political issues related to drugs, alcohol, and associated behaviors. Includes emerging topics and developments in the field(s) of addiction studies.
- Gale Encyclopedia of Mental HealthProvides detailed information on mental disorders and conditions, including diagnosis and treatment options.
- Alcohol, Tobacco and Illicit DrugsThis volume focuses on the social and moral issues surrounding alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs.
- The SAGE Encyclopedia of Alcohol : Social, Cultural, and Historical PerspectivesLooks into alcohol from a global perspective and as a historical, cultural and social phenomenon.
- The Gale Encyclopedia of Public HealthIncludes entries and alcoholism and substance abuse.