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There is no period in recorded history that lacks references to the production and consumption of ethanol. The history of alcohol consumption is inseparable form the history of harmful use of alcohol, and codes limiting its consumption date back to 1700 B.C. Over the years, a pattern of increasing availability of alcoholic beverages has led to concern about resulting alcohol-related problems. Though the use of the world 'addiction' has changed over the years, and today there is considerable variation in its usage, the problem still persists in a much larger scale. The Encyclopedia of Understanding Alcohol and other Drugs Abuse explores in depth the diverse aspects of alcohol and other drugs abuse. The book is intended for both lay readers as well as health-care professionals. Using easy-to-understand language, without being overly simplistic, the book can be used by rehabilitation center workers, psychologists, social workers.