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Assessment of Alcohol Problems

Basic Principles, Critical Issues, and Future Trends

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Research Advances in Alcohol and Drug Problems

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Suppose, for a few moments, that you have drinking problems which are leading to a crisis situation in your home and work life. After considerable pressure from family members and an ultimatum from your employer, you decide to seek help. As a matter of interest, however, you shop around and compare experiences at various treatment facilities in the community.

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Skinner, H.A. (1981). Assessment of Alcohol Problems. In: Israel, Y., Glaser, F.B., Kalant, H., Popham, R.E., Schmidt, W., Smart, R.G. (eds) Research Advances in Alcohol and Drug Problems. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7740-9_10

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