Product Description

Summarises the most recent empirical findings and state-of-the-art knowledge on substance abuse and dependence in adolescence, and includes comprehensive information on prevention and treatment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1233979 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

From the Back Cover
Recent years have seen a growth in the numbers of studies of substance abuse and dependence in adolescence while at the same time numerous intervention strategies have been developed. Substance Abuse and Dependence in Adolescence presents a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art information on this topic, including:
* general issues related to substance abuse disorders
* epidemiology, comorbidity, course, outcome and risk factors
* the prevention and intervention of substance abuse and dependence
* a discussion of progress and unresolved issues in substance use disorders
* recommendations for future studies in the field.

About the Author
Gerald Adams University of Guelph, Canada. Paula Barrett University of Munster, Germany. Anne-Marie Cantwell University of Guelph, Canada. Linda Cottler Washington University School of Medicine, USA. Mark R. Dadds Griffith University, Australia. Albert D. Farrell Purdue University, USA. Patrizia Fazzone Washington University School of Medicine, USA. Howard A. Liddle University of Miami School of Medicine, USA. Shawn Matheis University of Guelph. John McAloon Griffith University. Tim Ozechowski University of Miami School of Medicine. Kerry A. Pasquali Griffith University. Ty A. Ridenour Washington University School of Medicine, USA. Josef Scheipl Karl-Franzen University, Austria. Hubert Stigler University of Munster. Terri Sullivan Virginia Commonwealth University, USA. Susan M. Tarolla Florida International University. Eric F. Wagner Florida International University. Robert Williams University of Lethbridge, Canada.