Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice
Sixth Edition
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
- To understand and discuss theories and research about alcohol consumption and the causes, prevention and treatment of drinking problems
- To understand the major physical and psychosocial problems associated with heavy alcohol consumption
- To compare alternative theories of problem drinking and associated approaches to treatment
- Show an awareness of the more recent approaches to the prevention and treatment of drinking problems