“An outstanding effort filled with important information for those who treat alcoholics, live with alcoholics, or who are alcoholics…. A significant contribution to the field, and all who deal with alcoholics would benefit from reading it.”

Science Books and Films, review of "Understanding the Alcoholic's Mind.

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