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An Introduction to Sensible Alcohol Use, 2nd Edition: Practical Tips and Strategies

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title An Introduction to Sensible Alcohol Use, 2nd Edition: Practical Tips and Strategies
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Marcantonio Spada
SeriesAn Introduction to Coping series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:96
Dimensions(mm): Height 152,Width 181
Category/GenreCoping with drug and alcohol abuse
Popular psychology
ISBN/Barcode 9781472138552
ClassificationsDewey:616.8606
Audience
General
Illustrations Integrated b&w charts and illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint Robinson
Publication Date 12 January 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Learn how to manage your alcohol use simply and effectively For many, drinking can be a pleasurable, acceptable and harmless social activity. However, if you regularly drink more than is sensible you may find that it impacts on your health, emotional wellbeing, relationships and your ability to work. There are many reasons why we drink and this self-help guide uses clinically proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to help you to work out your own reasons and to start taking control of your alcohol use: Understand what is sensible alcohol use Build the motivation to change your habits Tackle thoughts about drinking Manage setbacks

Author Biography

Marcantonio Spada is Professor of Psychology and Head of the Division of Psychology at London South Bank University. An expert in cognitive behavioural therapy for alcohol misuse, he has worked as a clinician for the last twenty years and is the author of over 100 scientific articles, two books and several book chapters in the field of addictive behaviours. Marcantonio is a chartered psychologist, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and an accredited cognitive behavioural therapy practitioner with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.