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Teaching About Alcoholism (2 Parts)

Synopsis
Two complementary programmes on on alcoholism, with an emphasis on the clinical and multidisciplinary aspects of management. Revised and updated version of 1989 production.
1: Reviews classification, clinical features and the psychological, social and physical dimensions of alcoholism. Illustrated with real clinical material. Important points are highlighted and captioned.
2: Practical advice and suggestions on how to deal with a ‘problem drinker’. Covers: initial contact, detoxification, treatment options, controlled drinking, self-help groups, with the points illustrated with patients’ comments. Concludes with a brief review of primary prevention.
Series
Approaches to the Problem Drinker
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1997
Uses
Health care professionals.
Subjects
Psychiatry
Keywords
alcohol abuse; substance abuse

Credits

Director
Andrew Macaulay
Producer
Andrew Macaulay
Contributor
David Curson; Douglas Maxwell; Griffith Edwards; Peter Anderson

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£110.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
80 minutes
Year
2008

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£80.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
80 minutes
Year
2008

Production Company

Name

Turnip Video Services

Notes
Company now knows as Mental Health TV or Cardinal Broadcast

Distributor

Name

Mental Health TV Shop

Email
shop@mentalhealth.tv
Web
http://mhtvshop.co.uk/programmes.aspx External site opens in new window
Phone
07810 072261
Address
c/o Cardinal Broadcast
Room 144 N&P Building
Pinewood Studios
Iver Heath
SL0 0NH

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