ContentsIntroduction 4
What is alcohol? 6
Taking effect 10
Addiction to alcohol 12
Alcohol in society 16
A long history 18
Who drinks alcohol? 22
A day in the life of a drinker 24
Exposure to alcohol 26
Easy availability 30
Groups at risk 32
The alcohol industry 34
The'other'alcohol industry 38
Legal matters 40
Affecting a life 42
An ex-drinker's story 44
Treatment and counselling 46
People to talk to 50
Glossary 52