1st Edition

Substance Abuse and Dependence in Adolescence Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Treatment

Edited By Cecilia A. Essau Copyright 2002
262 Pages
by Routledge

262 Pages
by Routledge

262 Pages
by Routledge

Recent years have seen a growth in the numbers of studies of substance abuse and dependence in adolescence, focusing on prevalence, risk factors, comorbidity, course and outcome. At the same time, numerous prevention and intervention strategies have been developed. Substance Abuse and Dependence in Adolescence presents a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art empirical and practical... Read more
Substance Use and Adolescence. Classification and Assessment. Epidemiology and Assessment. Epidemiology and Comorbidity. Risk Factors. Course and Outcome. Prevention. Psychological Intervention. Family-based Therapy. Concluding Remarks.

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Edited by Essau, Cecilia A.