About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment

In 1973, St. Joseph's College of Philadelphia offered a full-three-credit course under the following title and description: "Theological and Practical Dimensions of Alcoholism--Theol. 230. Alcoholism as a physical, emotional, and spiritual disease studied from multiple viewpoints; its causes and symptoms; psychological and sociological factors; morality and values of the alcoholic in the state of addiction; rehabilitation centers and techniques; recent legislation in regard to alcoholism and drugs; the spiritual program of Alcoholics Anonymous with an analysis of the experience of 'conversion.' "