Book Chronicles Teen Drinking

October 1, 1999
Book Chronicles Teen Drinking
Experts say teen drinking is a pervasive problem in the United States. Health professionals, counselors and others who deal with the issue -- because of time constraints and the proliferation of profession-specific journals -- are often unaware of relevant research on teen drinking in other fields. In his new book ìAlcohol Use Among Adolescentsî UAB psychologist Michael Windle, Ph.D., combines the latest research on teen drinking from various fields to examine risk factors, assessment, intervention and social- and policy-based prevention programs. ìHealth care professionals for example, may know how much and how often teens drink, but be unaware of how genetics influence drinking habits.î The book provides health and counseling professionals with a comprehensive, integrated volume on teen alcohol use. Call Gail Short, Media Relations, 205-934-8931, or e-mail [email protected].