Learn the basic facts behind alcohol

including its history, its legitimate uses and legal status, signs of addiction and dependence, addiction treatment options, prevention tools for parents, and much more.

Although drinking is legal and socially acceptable for adults, alcohol is still one of the most heavily used and abused addictive substances by both adults and young people. In this Hazelden Quick Guide, expert resources and information come together in an engaging and accessible e-book short.

Topics include:

What alcohol is and where various types of liquor come from

The history of alcohol’s use and abuse

Changing cultural, social, and legal factors

Definitions of normal use, abuse, and dependence, with information on prevention and advice for parents

How alcohol works, including its health effects and what makes it so addictive

Intervention and effective treatment methods

Relapse prevention tools for those recovering from substance use disorder