About the author
Octavian Driga psychiatrist M.D.- Former faculty member at the Iasi "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, in charge of the Behavioural Sciences discipline course. The author has also taught the course of "Social Assistance for Alcohol and Drug Dependents" at the Iasi "Al.I.Cuza" University.
- President of the Iasi, Romania, "Blue Cross" Association for the Assistance of Victims of Alcohol and Drug Dependence.
- Member of the International Council on Alcohol and Addictions, Lausanne, Switzerland.

