Primer on Alcoholism

publication estimates that there are 86,000 chronic cases in England and Wales. Mrs. Marty Mann's book is a heroic attempt to rouse public opinion and to provide helpful information for all those whose profession leads them into contact with alcoholics. The latter will find it most valuable?short, succinct, yet full of detail, it outlines the various ways in which help can be brought to the patient and his (equally tragic) relatives. There are also notes by Dr. Dent and Dr. Clenaghan on treatment by apomorphine and antabuse respectively.