The definition of alcoholism
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The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the American Society of Addiction Medicine have refined the definition of alcoholism to include current ideas so that the term is used in an understandable, scientifically and medically correct manner. The new proposed definition takes into account the fact that alcoholism is a disease with biological and psychosocial factors . Its causes, symptoms, complications and treatment are dependent on environmental and physical considerations. The new definition includes genetic vulnerability, basic behavior changes, and the concept of denial. This revised definition more closely matches the definition of alcoholism found in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 3rd edition, revised, and the proposed tenth revision of the International Classification of Diseases. The new definition should encourage earlier diagnosis and treatment by professionals and nonprofessionals.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1992
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Tricks of the trades
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Variety and The Hollywood Reporter concentrate more on the business aspects of show business than the gossip aspects. This is in contrast to the big studio days when columnists Louella Parsons and Hedda Hopper wielded enormous power.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1995
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Lighten up!
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Business meetings can be enjoyable if a less serious approach is taken. This involves seeing if the meeting is necessary, adequate but not too much preparation, using sense of humor and not adding unnecessary input to the meeting.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1993
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