Throughout history, and across cultures, alcohol has affected the fabric of society through abuse and addiction, contributed to violence and accidents, and caused injuries and health issues. In Alcohol: Its History, Pharmacology, and Treatment, part of Hazelden's Library of Addictive Drugs series, Cheryl Cherpitel, Dr.P.H. and Mark Rose, M.A. examine the nature and extent of alcohol use in the United States, current treatment models and demographics, and the biology of alcohol, addiction, and treatment.

History of alcohol use, alcoholism, and treatment in the United States -- The demographics of alcohol abuse and alcoholism -- Societal impact of alcohol use and dependence -- The science of alcohol and alcoholism -- Alcohol withdrawal and its management -- Twelve step and other self-help therapies -- Professional treatment of alcoholism -- Meditation and recovery from alcoholism -- Trends in the treatment of alcoholism -- Epilogue.