Addiction The Family in Crisis /
This concise explanation of alcoholism combines expert commentary with one family's experience. A sober alcoholic, his wife, and their daughter discuss the progression of his alcoholism and its devastating impact on their lives. Experts explain how family members often act as enablers, unintent...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Medstar Television. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2005], c1994.
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1 streaming video file (18 min.) : sd., col. |
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This concise explanation of alcoholism combines expert commentary with one family's experience. A sober alcoholic, his wife, and their daughter discuss the progression of his alcoholism and its devastating impact on their lives. Experts explain how family members often act as enablers, unintentionally making it easier for the alcoholic to keep drinking. Finally, the program addresses treatment options for alcoholics and sources of support for families. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 19, 2005. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Alcoholism Disrupts Lives (2:17) -- Loss of Control and Family Roles (2:58) -- Treatment of Alcoholism (1:23) -- Health Facts and Expert Advice (4:39) -- Problem of Enabling and Treatment (4:30) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. This concise explanation of alcoholism combines expert commentary with one family's experience. A sober alcoholic, his wife, and their daughter discuss the progression of his alcoholism and its devastating impact on their lives. Experts explain how family members often act as enablers, unintentionally making it easier for the alcoholic to keep drinking. Finally, the program addresses treatment options for alcoholics and sources of support for families. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (18 min.) : sd., col. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |