Alcohol and the Public Health

Alcohol consumption and alcohol-induced social and health problems are fast increasing while ''safe'' intake levels are revised downwards. Result a resurgence of concern. This authoritative balanced and factual book is for social workers community nurses health visitors midwives GP''s community and religious leaders politicians police voluntary and action groups schools and teachers and of course those in the drinks trade. Most importantly it applies to those at risk their families and carers. Free from medical jargon loaded with diagrams graphs and tables it dissects and informs without mystifying or judging. ''An extremely lucid and competent piece of work.'' - Dr Martin Plant Alcohol Research Group University of Edinburgh.