第2章 Acknowledgments

This short book took a long time to realize, and is the result of the efforts of many people. I'd first like to thank my colleagues at the Division on Addiction, Sarah Nelson, Heather Gray, Julia Braverman, Matt Tom, and Tasha Chandler, who provided support and encouragement to me as Responsible Drinking for Women evolved from an abstract idea to its final draft. My family was equally important to the completion of Responsible Drinking for Women. My husband, David, in particular, provided me the time and space to think through the issues I wanted to address. I also would like to thank Julie Silver for inviting me to be a part of Harvard Health Publications' excellent resources and publications. Her ongoing belief in Responsible Drinking for Women ensured its completion. Finally, I would like to say a special thank you to Howard Shaffer for introducing me to the study of addictive behavior, and offering guidance, patience, and collegiality over the years. He provided me valuable insight into Responsible Drinking for Women's clinical aspects. I am so grateful for my experiences since we met, and for that, I cannot thank him enough.