Fifth of despair

United States, 1968

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Discusses the disease of alcoholism and the necessary procedures in treatment of the problem. Looks at programmes in the United States which are involved in rehabilitation and treatment of alcoholics. Among many organisations attempting to solve the problem are the A.A., Salvation Army and numerous honour ranches.

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