The Psychology of Alcohol Use

Cox, W. Miles

ISBN 10: 1803885033 / ISBN 13: 9781803885032

Published by Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd, 2026

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Synopsis:

'In this elegantly written core text, Professor Cox introduces the reader to the full spectrum of biological, psychological, and social aspects of alcohol use. The chapters on motivational models and interventions reflect his extensive experience in the psychology of addictive behaviors. With its critical review of the current evidence, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in risk factors and treatments for problem drinking—students, clinicians and policymakers alike.' Professor David Linden, DPhil, PhD Scientific Director Mental Health and Neuroscience Research Institute (MHeNs), Maastricht University

The Psychology of Alcohol Use provides an accessible overview of our contemporary understanding of alcohol use and abuse, gathering knowledge and insights gained over the author’s long career as a teacher and researcher in the field. Readers will find everything they need to know about alcohol and alcoholism – including the nature of alcohol and the various forms in which it is consumed, the long-term risks associated with its use, the history of alcohol through the ages, and the science behind our psychological drivers and motivations for drinking.

The second half of the book explore the various treatments, therapies, support groups and other forms of help that are available to help those who fail victim to alcohol’s dangers. Built on a lifetime of making this topic accessible to all, and ideal for students, professionals and families alike, this is the perfect, up-to-date introduction to a fascinating field.

Professor Miles Cox is Emeritus Professor of the Psychology of Addictive Behaviours at Bangor University, UK. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Charter Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a Past President of the APA Division 50 (Addiction Psychology).

About the Author: Miles Cox is Emeritus Professor of the Psychology of Addictive Behaviours in the School of Psychology at Bangor University. His career has been a very active one, academically and professionally. His postdoctoral career has been spent (a) conducting research on the motivational determinants of alcohol use, (b) supervising students’ research projects, and (c) teaching university courses in the psychology of addictive behaviours.

Miles Cox is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Addictive Diseases and a Senior Editor of Addiction. He is Founding Editor of Psychology of Addictive Behaviors and is a fellow in the British Psychological Society and two of the divisions of the American Psychological Association (the Society of Clinical Psychology and Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse). Cox is a Charter Fellow in (a) the Association for Psychological Science, and (b) the Division of Addictions of the American Psychological Association. He has received a Commendation from the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors for his contributions to the psychology of addictive behaviors.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Psychology of Alcohol Use
Publisher: Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: PAP
Condition: New