Understanding the Complexity of Alcohol Use: A Multilevel Perspective

Authored by Daniel Frings, the Handbook of Alcohol Use delves into the intricate and multifaceted nature of alcohol consumption, recognizing that a comprehensive understanding of this complex issue requires a nuanced and multilevel approach.

The handbook brings together a diverse group of experts, consisting of researchers and practitioners, to examine the causes, processes, and effects of alcohol consumption from various angles. This includes perspectives from biological systems, individual cognition, small group and systems, and domestic and global populations.

A Comprehensive Exploration of Alcohol Use

This in-depth exploration of alcohol use encompasses multiple levels of analysis, from the biological to the societal, to provide a thorough understanding of this complex issue. The handbook synthesizes these varied levels of analysis, highlighting the implications of research for practice and vice versa.

The Handbook of Alcohol Use offers a unique approach by exploring how different perspectives can complement one another, rather than being seen as incompatible or antagonistic. This multifaceted approach allows for a more comprehensive understanding of alcohol consumption, enabling us to develop more effective responses to problematic behavior.

Key Features of the Handbook

• Explores alcohol use from individual through to societal levels
• Synthesizes varied levels of analysis on alcohol use
• Features an international team of experts, including researchers and alcohol treatment practitioners
• Makes clear the implications of research for practice (and vice versa)

Published by Elsevier Science on January 17, 2021, this comprehensive handbook is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of alcohol use and develop effective strategies for addressing problematic behavior.

Language: English

ISBN: 9780128167205, 9780128168868