This volume argues that addictive problems among different age groups require different interventions and theoretical conceptualizations. Contributors focus on etiology and course, prevention and early intervention, integrated treatment and policy issues.
Topics explored include treating substance abuse problems in offenders, early detection of alcohol and drug problems, the codependency movement, recovery patterns and issues related specifically to women.
This volume argues that addictive problems among different age groups require different interventions and theoretical conceptualizations. Contributors focus on etiology and course, prevention and early intervention, integrated treatment and policy issues.
Topics explored include treating substance abuse problems in offenders, early detection of alcohol and drug problems, the codependency movement, recovery patterns and issues related specifically to women.
PART ONE: ETIOLOGY AND COURSE
Children of Alcoholics and the Intergenerational Transmission of Alcoholism - Ken J Sher
A Biopsychosocial Perspective
A Lifespan Perspective on Natural Recovery (Self-Change) from Alcohol Problems - Linda C Sobell et al
PART TWO: MODELS OF PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION
Comparative Effects of Community-Based Drug Abuse Prevention - Mary Ann Pentz
Early Identification of Addictive Behaviors Using a Computerized Lifestyle Assessment - Harvey A Skinner
Etiology and Secondary Prevention of Alcohol Problems with Young Adults - John S Baer
Treatment for Problem Drinkers - Mark B Sobell and Linda C Sobell
A Public Health Priority
PART THREE: INTEGRATED TREATMENT OF ADDICTIVE PROBLEMS
Recovery Patterns in Adolescent Substance Abuse - Sandra A Brown
The Offender Substance Abuse Pre-release ProglC"
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