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This renowned book has been hailed as a classic in the study of the causes and effects of alcoholism. Dr. Baker looks at the true Karmic origins and esoteric implications of the disorder. He presents us with treatments designed to heal the inner patient, enabling him to begin the long journey back to wholeness. One of the best books in its field. ... Read more

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A theosophical treatment of alcoholism.
Dr.Baker's cooperation with David Lane represents the blended effort of an esotericist and a recovering alcoholic to provide a guide to alcoholism.This is a unique,theosophical treatment of the problem,taking into account factors such as karma,the etheric body,the astral body,also the soul's purpose and the deeper meanings of alcoholism and its subtle effects on a number of occult components of the afflicted.Very interesting, though short are the flower remedies recommended for the recovering alcoholic.The picture emerging from this kind of treatment is one of hope for the addict and enlightenment for the esoteric healer. ... Read more

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Project MATCH was a large-scale treatment evaluation study established by the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse to determine whether the treatment of alcoholism could be improved by matching different types of alcoholics with the most appropriate kinds of treatment. This book, edited by the two principal investigators, is the first comprehensive report of Project MATCH, the largest alcoholism treatment study ever conducted. It describes the rationale, methods, results and implications of the study, and presents new findings about how treatment works, for whom it is most effective, and who does best in different kinds of treatment. It also offers some of the first scientific evidence of the effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous^DCO. ... Read more

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A rare memoir that is not self-indulgent or self-pitying
So many memoirs by survivors of extremely disfunctional families are simply impossible to read because of the author's overwhelming desire to wallow in self-pity. This memoir is insightful and clear, hiding nothing, but the tone is never pitiful. This would be a great book to use in a classroom learning about memoir, and also a good book for therapists to use with patients learning how to deal with their own "bad deals" as children. I usually read a book and pass it along to my mother and sister; but I'm keeping this one and buying separate copies for each of them. ... Read more

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This valuable book, written by eminent researchers, focuses on the exciting developments in the field of alcohol metabolism and alcohol-endocrine interactions. They contribute significantly to our understanding of the metabolism of ethanol and its effects on the body with comprehensive chapters on the heterogeneity of aldehyde dehydrogenase, alcohol-drug interactions, the pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease, and more. ... Read more