Understanding and Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse [Paperback]

Biological, psychological and social factors are considered in this volume in its exploration of adolescent substance abuse, with adolescents presented as a clearly defined group with unique needs and concerns. The author examines issues such as assessment, treatment planning, service provision and the recovery process, and proposes creative treatment approaches.

Integrating the complex elements which impact upon the initiation, maintenance and treatment of young substance abusers, the author uses his biopsychosocial model to examine normative issues for adolescents and how impairment in these areas can cause - or be the result of - substance abuse. Consideration is also given to particularly vulnerable young people, such aBiological, psychological and social factors are considered in this volume in its exploration of adolescent substance abuse, with adolescents presented as a clearly defined group with unique needs and concerns. The author examines issues such as assessment, treatment planning, service provision and the recovery process, and proposes creative treatment approaches.

Integrating the complex elements which impact upon the initiation, maintenance and treatment of young substance abusers, the author uses his biopsychosocial model to examine normative issues for adolescents and how impairment in these areas can cause - or be the result of - substance abuse. Consideration is also given to particularly vulnerable young people, such aIntroduction
PART ONE: CURRENT ISSUES WITH ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Issues in Defining and Understanding Adolescent Substance Use and Abuse
Issues in Treating Adolescent Substance Use and Abuse
PART TWO: A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL FOR UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Essential Connections for Understanding Adolescent Substance Abuse
A Biopsychosocial Perspective
Adolescent PsychololÓ$