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Smithers Foundation celebrating over 5 decades of
philanthropy as the only foundation in America dedicated
solely to education about, and understanding,
of the disease of alcoholism.
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Publications
To order, send a check or money order (no cash, please) to:
THE CHRISTOPHER D. SMITHERS FOUNDATION, INC.
Box 67
Mill Neck, NY 11765
To order any of the publications by telephone, please call 1-516-676-0067, or send an email to
info@smithersfoundation.org and give us your order.
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THE ALCOHOLISM COMPLEX - An abstract of Dr. E.M. Jellinek's book
"The Disease Concept of Alcoholism", written in layman's language.
$1.00 ea. (Quantity discount: 20%)
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ALCOHOLISM: A FAMILY ILLNESS - The impact of alcoholism on family
life and suggestions for dealing with this often unexpected and crucial crisis within the family circle.
How the family can all work together in not only motivating the sick member toward recovery, but also in
adjusting their own lives toward successfully "weathering the storm."
$1.00 ea. (Quantity discount: 10%)
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ALCOHOLISM IN INDUSTRY: MODERN PROCEDURES - For top-management down
through the ranks of supervisors, formen and shop stewards. Written by Prof. Harrison M. Trice, School of
Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University. The essential "basics" which are encountered and must
be treated by all company supervisors in dealing with alcoholism as an employee illness.
$1.40 ea. (Quantity discount: 10%)
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ARRESTING ALCOHOLISM - Practical steps toward reaching a happy state of
permanent sobriety. For the alcoholic, family members, associates and employers in coping with this
misunderstood disease.
$1.00 ea. (Quantity discount 20%)
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A COMPANY PROGRAM ON ALCOHOLISM: BASIC OUTLINE - Written as an aid to
management in formulating a company program for the rehabilitation of alcoholic employees and prepared with
the help of 35 leading U.S. firms having such programs in effect. In a recent revision, General Motors, the
U.S. Navy and the U.S. Postal Service are detailed.
$1.50 ea.
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ALCOHOLISM INTERVENTION - How to get a loved one into treatment. This pamphlet
describes how family and loved ones can help motivate an alcoholic to treatment. It contains many suggestions,
expressed in layman's language, which will enable the family to help the alcoholic on the road to recovery.
$.75 ea. (Quantity discount 10%)
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EXPERIMENTATION - The fallacy of "controlled drinking" where alcoholism exists.
A straightforward exposition of the fact that alcoholics do not "drink" (as the term is commonly used) but are solely
concerned with the ingestion of alcohol. Therefore, any so-called "social drinking" is dangerous and practically
impossible for those sick people whose illness is never "cured" only arrested.
$1.25 ea. (Quantity discount 20%)
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THE KEY ROLE OF LABOR IN EMPLOYEE ALCOHOLISM PROGRAMS - For labor union leaders,
as well as rank-and-file members. Written for union people, this pamphlet should also be read by management in
business and industry in order that the latter realize that there must be joint cooperation in any unionized
company alcoholism program, if it is to be effective. The significant contributions made by labor unions to
successful company alcoholism programs are outlined and opinions of several top-rank labor leaders are included.
$1.00 ea. (Quantity discount 10%)
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PREVENTING ALCOHOLISM - Treating those already ill from the disease of
alcoholism will never solve this rapidly growing health problem. As the U.S. population increases so does the size
of the alcoholism problem. Today, there are over 9,000,000 alcoholic people in this country. Without constructive steps
towards preventing the inception of the ilness before it ever begins, workers in the filed of alcoholism are fighting a
losing battle. "Preventing Alcoholism" has been written for the layman, the parent, the teacher and all concerned with
learning the true nature of this complex disease and the warning signs of its onset. This Smithers Foundation pamphlet
has been written for all ages, childhood to old age.
$.50 ea.
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PREVENTING ALCOHOLISM--PRIMARY PREVENTION - A new Revised Edition with a 90-page
text, complete with many photo reproductions, cartoons, charts and tests. For the professional - a workbook; for the
researcher - a resource pamphlet; for the educator - curricular guidelines from kindergarten through college; for the
layperson - a must; for industry personnel - employee prevention techniques.
$2.50 ea. (Quantity discount 10%)
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THE PREVENTION OF ALCOHOLISM THROUGH NUTRITION - In clear, straightforward language,
Dr. Williams reveals: Seven simple steps that can help prevent alcoholism; the miraculous effects of glutamine, a nutrient
which, for many, curbs the unhealthy desire to drink; the connection between alcoholism and heredity. Who are the high risk
individuals within our population?; the insidious relationship between appetite and alcohol; why young people are more
susceptible to alcohol addiction. R. Brinkley Smithers, in his forward, says this book "succeeds admirably in presenting...
Information on nutrition that if followed should prevent alcoholism and many alcohol related problems from developing."
$1.00 ea. (Quantity discount 40%)
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WHAT EVERY PROFESSIONAL SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ALCOHOLISM - This pamphlet gives health
professionals basic information about alcoholism to help them recognize the disease in patients and in themselves. It suggests
treatment options and contains a section entitled "Common Questions About Alcohol and Alcoholism," along with some of the most
frequently asked questions about the illness.
$.75 each (Quantity discount 10%)
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WHO ARE ALCOHOLICS? - A full color, illustrated pamphlet for the layperson, which describes
that alcoholism can happen to anyone. It has brief case histories (based on true stories) of the alcoholism of a housewife; a
steel mill crane operator; a homeless man; the president of a national corporation; a doctor and a parish priest. It also describes
how alcoholism affects the lives of those concerned with alcoholics. Easily adaptable for use as a promotional piece.
$.95 ea. (Quantity discount 20%)
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