Man with a Problem, A

Synopsis

Based on a case-history, describes conditioning and aversion techniques in the treatment of chronic alcoholism. The patient, a married man with three children, talks about his background and the effect his drinking has had on his family. Emphasis is placed on the importance of team work in the treatment unit and on the integration of the patient. On discharge, it is indicated that the patient will receive support and follow-up care.

Language

English

Country

Australia

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 17 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1966

Availability

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Subjects

Medical sciences; Social welfare

Keywords

alcohol abuse

Credits

Director

John Morley

Contributor

F M M Mai; J H Court; W A Cramond

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Concord Media

Email

sales@concordmedia.org.uk

Web

http://www.concordmedia.org.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01473 726 012

Address

Rosehill Centre
22 Hines Road
Ipswich
IP3 9BG

Notes

A long-established, not-for-profit organisation with a large collection DVDs, specialising in the sectors of general and mental health, child care, race relations, war and peace, addictions, the third world, ecology, civil rights, personal relationships, educational issues, and social work training. Concord also handles titles made for the Graves Medical Audio-visual Library. Sale on DVD. Formerly known as Concord Video and Film Council. In 2014 Concord began to offer selected films as Video on Demand, via Vimeo.