Technologies for Understanding and Preventing Substance Abuse and Addiction
Author | : DIANE Publishing Company |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 263 |
Release | : 1996-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780788127861 |
ISBN-13 | : 0788127861 |
Rating | : 4/5 (861 Downloads) |
Download or read book Technologies for Understanding and Preventing Substance Abuse and Addiction written by DIANE Publishing Company and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1996-04 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on several factors that are necessary for substance abuse & addiction to occur, including an examination of the biological research regarding the phenomenon of addiction to a variety of substances. Describes individual risk & protection factors that contribute to the abuse, & addiction to alcohol & drugs. Looks at how risk & protection factors play out in subcultures & in major activity settings including the home, school, workplace & recreation settings. Addresses a range of legislative options for Congress. History of drug control policy in the U.S.