First Business Book addressing Alcoholism

In the midst of an economic crisis, many businesses are fighting to survive. With all of the variables that can affect business, successful business leaders must be armed for battle. In 'Raise The Bottom' Arthur Jackson reveals an issue that has been disregarded for too many years: alcoholism and how it affects the workplace.

Marietta, Georgia (PRWEB) January 25, 2009 -- "Arthur Jackson has crafted a readable, accessible primer on the symptoms of alcoholism and how to spot them. The information he provides could save you many headaches and heartaches in your business and personal relationships." -- Best-selling author and President of Elliot Wave International, Robert Prechter, Jr.

A common and yet overlooked business issue is brought to the forefront in Arthur M. Jackson's book 'Raise The Bottom': How to Keep Secret Alcoholics from Damaging Your Business. With an uncertain economy, business leaders need to understand how the rampant and rarely discussed disease of alcoholism not only affects the individual suffering, but also the business for which the alcoholic works. 'Raise The Bottom,' the first business book that tackles alcoholism in the workplace, provides tips on how to recognize closet alcoholics and prevent them from damaging a business.

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Is Alcoholism a Disease?

Alcoholism as a disease gives a framework for treating the condition. Why is alcoholism considered a disease? There are several criteria:

1. alcoholism progresses on a predictable course--progressively worse
2. it has recognized symptoms
3. alcoholism is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors
4. has been accepted by medical and psychiatric communities as a disease
5. it is a primary, chronic, and often fatal condition

If alcoholism is a "mental condition", then alcohol abusers who resolve the causing condition should be able to drink normally again. This is rare, if ever, the case. Alcoholics process alcohol differently than non-alcoholics. Dealing with mental conditions does not allow a true alcoholic to return to drinking safely.