Under the Influence: Alcohol and Human Behavior

Ours is a society that glamorizes the use of alcohol, yet condemns the actions of people who are drunk. Are alcoholics the extent of the alcohol problem? or do social drinkers also present reason for concern? After all, many social drinkers occasionally become intoxicated, and some eventually become dependent upon alcohol. This text attempts to answer questions like these and takes a look at alcohol use and abuse. It is a scientifically-based book that doesn't require advanced technical knowledge to understand. It provides basic coverage of the causes and effects of alcohol consumption, not only by alcoholics but by social drinkers as well.