Detox: Step One for the Alcoholic

This book discusses the holistic process of detoxification and treatment of the alcoholic. It includes a thorough discussion of alcohol-induced diseases and health complications due to the chronic abuse of alcohol. Nutritional deficiencies and nutritional therapy are also discussed. This book includes the treatment options available to the alcoholic and the healthcare giver. It compares Inpatient Detoxification with Outpatient Detoxification and Employee Assistance Programs in the treatment of the alcoholic client, to achieve maximal recovery.