Download or read book Educating Yourself About Alcohol and Drugs written by Marc Alan Schuckit and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-11-21 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Schuckit - one of the world's leading authorities in the field of drug and alcohol abuse - empowers us to confront the myths, anxieties, and ignorance standing in the way of squarely assessing whether or not a problem exists. Drawing on a wealth of the most up-to-date research available, Dr. Schuckit provides the solid facts needed to answer the pressing questions an abuser must face: How do the various drugs of abuse work on the body and what dangers do they pose? What are the warning signs of a growing addiction? Where can help be found for devising the right strategy for recovery?