A comprehensive book dealing with drug, tobacco and alcohol abuse in both children and young people.
Presents the facts of drug and alcohol abuse, evidence for prevention and treatment, and reviews of the various types of treatments
Reviews all drugs of abuse, including tobacco and alcohol
Offers a practical presentation of evidence from particular therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy and family therapy
Presents a comprehensive review of the pharmacological advances for this age group with substance use disorders and other mental health problems
Written by an international team of professionals and academics, each with a background in adolescent development as well as addiction.
About the Author
Eilish Gilvarry and Paul McArdle are the authors of Alcohol, Drugs and Young People: Clinical Approaches, published by Wiley.
Features
● A comprehensive book dealing with drug, tobacco and alcohol abuse, in both children and young people ● Presents the facts of drug and alcohol abuse, evidence for prevention and treatment, and reviews of the various types of treatments ● Reviews all drugs of abuse, including tobacco and alcohol ● Offers a practical presentation of evidence from particular therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy and family therapy ● Presents a comprehensive review of the pharmacological advances for this age group with substance use disorders and other mental health problems ● Written by an international team of professionals and academics, each with a background in adolescent development as well as addiction
