Why People Drink; How People Change: A Guide to Alcohol and People's Motivation for Drinking It

The book provides up-to-date scientific information about alcohol based on the motivational model, making it accessible to a broad audience. It is beneficial for academics, professionals, and students in psychology, psychiatry, and addiction, as well as teachers and high school health classes. It offers insight into why a person may not be able to control the urge to drink and answers questions about the effect of alcohol on the brain.

Format: Hardback
Length: 110 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of alcohol, presenting the latest scientific knowledge based on the renowned Cox and Klingers motivational model. Widely recognized as "the most widely known and influential motivational model of alcohol use," (Cooper et al., 2016, p. 5), this model serves as a foundation for understanding alcohol consumption. The authors' primary goal was to create a text that is accessible to a broad audience, spanning various disciplines. Consequently, this book appeals to academics seeking nontechnical explanations of why people drink, including psychology professionals, psychiatrists, students, and educators involved in high school health classes and university courses on addiction. While not intended as a self-help guide, this book offers valuable insights into the factors that contribute to alcohol cravings and can address questions related to the impact of alcohol on the brain. By exploring the interplay between motivation, beliefs, and social contexts, it sheds light on the complex dynamics that influence alcohol use. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, or simply interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this topic, this book provides a wealth of information and thought-provoking perspectives.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030939274
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022