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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 accredited point of operating lifestyles in Japan, and ladies are left to control their drunken husbands while the boys go back domestic, restoring them to sobriety for the following day of labor. In trying to deal with their husbands' alcoholism, the ladies face a profound cultural quandary: whilst does the nurturing habit anticipated of a great spouse and mom develop into a part of a development of habit that's really damaging?

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

This ebook covers each side of the talk over amphetamine prescription and use. It discusses the heritage 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 habit and unwanted effects; sociological results of amphetamine compounds; and professional evaluations for and opposed to amphetamine use.

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

There's frequent and growing to be problem concerning the use of alcohol in society, particularly through kids. even supposing total volumes of alcohol intake should be levelling off, the occurrences of over the top or 'binge' consuming, particularly between childrens and teens, are more and more usual. Tackling irresponsible consuming, that is associated with different delinquent behaviour and illnesses, has targeted realization at the merchandising of alcohol by means of its manufacturers as an incredible causal issue.

The Anti-12 Steps: Resistance Is Everything.

On the grounds that their construction, the 12-Steps of A. A. have given thousands a route to restoration from dependancy. The influence of the 12-steps on our tradition and folks all over the world has been large. Dozens of types and prerequisites were created in accordance with the unique 12-Steps. but the 12-Steps also are improper within the eyes of many, and they're incomplete, leaving them open to resistance and discredit.