Drugs in Perspective
A Personalized Look at Substance Use and Abuse
4th Edition
Book
Paperback/Softback
357 pages
978-0-697-29426-5 (ISBN)
Description
This volume gives the reader the latest information in the rapidly changing field of chemical dependency with an emphasis on family dynamics, the impact of family on individuals, and their use of alcohol/drugs. The text is designed to give readers as full an understanding of the dynamics of chemical dependency as possible as well as to foster and develop an effective perspective on the multifaceted aspects and problems associated with alcohol/drug use, abuse, and addiction.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations port.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
745 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-697-29426-5 (9780697294265)
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Content
1. Etiology: A Better Understanding of Drug Use: Models, Functions and Meanings. 2. Alcohol/Drugs and Our American Society: At Risk Factors. 3. Drug Specific Information: Drugs on the Street Where You Live. 4. Screening and Assessment of Alcohol/Drug Problems. 5. Substance Abuse and Family Systems. 6. Parenting: Impact on Alcohol/Drug Use and Abuse. 7. Growing Up in an Alcoholic Family System. 8. Prevention of Substance Abuse Problems. 9. Motivation and Intervention for Substance Abuse Problems. 10. Co-occurring Disorders with Substance Abuse. 11. Alcohol/Drug Treatment & Relapse Prevention.