History and Scientific Background: Alcohol, an Overview. Alcohol: the basics ; Alcohol taken together with other drugs ; Key terms and definitions ; Risk factors for alcohol misuse and worsening of abuse ; Phases and stages of alcoholism: theoretical considerations ; Alcohol and social problems ; Alcohol and medical problems ; Alcohol and sexuality ; Alcohol and the family ; Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) ; Treatment and recovery ; Alcohol use among women ; Alcohol use among adolescents ; Alcohol use among college students ; Alcohol use among older adults ; Alcohol use among ethnic minorities
Controversies. Alcohol-policy perspectives ; Key issues and controversies ; Rates of alcohol consumption worldwide ; Culture and alcohol use
References and Resources. Screening and assessment instruments.
