Alcoholism afflicts individuals of all social groups and age levels, although
young adults have the greatest risk for addiction to alcohol. According to the
National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 51 percent of Americans.more
than 125 million people over 12 years of age.reported being current drinkers
in 2007. That same year, an estimated 1.3 million people received treatment
for the use of alcohol, and another 1.4 million received treatment for using
both alcohol and illegal drugs, while roughly 19.3 million others who needed
treatment did not receive it.

The Encyclopedia of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse examines the history of alcohol
and alcoholism, providing detailed information about alcohol abuse and dependence.
It explains the process by which alcohol dependence emerges, contributing factors,
how to recognize alcohol dependence, what treatments are available, and the health
impact if it is left untreated. Topics covered include the environmental and
genetic factors for alcoholism, psychiatric illnesses associated with it, and the
various social issues connected to alcohol
use, ranging from
lost work days to domestic violence. Appendixes include directories of national
agencies and organizations, state agencies and organizations, child protective
service agencies, mental health agencies, and statistics on alcohol use and abuse.

Topics include:

* Adolescents and drinking
* Alcohol and the elderly
* Alcohol-related child neglect and abuse
* Alcohol-use disorders
* Driving while intoxicated
* Effects of alcohol and alcohol use in men and women
* Emergency treatment
* Families and alcohol
* Pregnancy and alcohol
* Psychiatric disorders
* Smoking and alcohol
* Underage drinking.

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