suggested “progressive phases of alcoholism” in 1950, which led to the Jellinek curve, which is still widely used. The curve, tweaked over time, begins with the start of problem drinking and ...

Nearly all met their demise from long-term alcohol damage. The lone accidental death was 1950s screen idol William Holden, who fatally hit his head after slipping while intoxicated. (He lived long ...

This documentary-style film provides a poignant look at life in San Francisco's South of Market area during the 1950s, focusing on the Salvation Army's efforts to support impoverished and homeless ...