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The Too-Good Wife: Alcohol, Codependency, and the Politics of Nurturance in Postwar Japan (Ethnographic Studies in Subjectivity)

Social consuming is an authorized point of operating lifestyles in Japan, and girls are left to control their drunken husbands whilst the lads go back domestic, restoring them to sobriety for tomorrow of labor. In trying to do something about their husbands' alcoholism, the ladies face a profound cultural challenge: whilst does the nurturing habit anticipated of an outstanding spouse and mom turn into a part of a trend of habit that's truly harmful?

The Amphetamine Debate: The Use of Adderall, Ritalin and Related Drugs for Behavior Modification, Neuroenhancement and Anti-Aging Purposes (McFarland Health Topics)

This publication covers either side of the talk over amphetamine prescription and use. It discusses the historical past of amphetamine and comparable stimulants; ADHD and using Ritalin and Adderall to regard it; similar neuroenhancers; methamphetamine from Desoxyn to crystal meth; the character of dependancy and negative effects; sociological results of amphetamine compounds; and specialist reviews for and opposed to amphetamine use.

Alcohol Advertising and Young People's Drinking: Representation, Reception and Regulation

There's frequent and turning out to be hindrance in regards to the use of alcohol in society, in particular by means of youngsters. even if total volumes of alcohol intake will be levelling off, the occurrences of over the top or 'binge' consuming, particularly between youngsters and teens, are more and more usual. Tackling irresponsible ingesting, that is associated with different delinquent behaviour and illnesses, has centred cognizance at the advertising of alcohol by way of its manufacturers as a tremendous causal issue.

The Anti-12 Steps: Resistance Is Everything.

Due to the fact that their construction, the 12-Steps of A. A. have given hundreds of thousands a route to restoration from dependancy. The impression of the 12-steps on our tradition and other people around the globe has been large. Dozens of models and stipulations were created in accordance with the unique 12-Steps. but the 12-Steps also are incorrect within the eyes of many, and they're incomplete, leaving them open to resistance and discredit.