Young People and Substance Misuse - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904671012 ISBN 13: 9781904671015

Verlag: RCPsych Publications, 2004

Inhaltsangabe

An overview of the consequences of substance misuse, the interventions and services available, and the way forward for improving treatment and services. It will give the reader an in-depth understanding of the issues as well as suggesting practical solutions to a problem that affects so many aspects of the well-being of teenagers.

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Reseña del editor:

Substance misuse is one of the most common and serious yet preventable risks to a young person's health and development. This book provides an overview of the consequences of substance misuse, the interventions and services available, and, most importantly, the way forward for improving treatment and services. Young People and Substance Misuse brings international expertise together with a UK health care perspective. It will give the reader an in-depth understanding of the issues as well as suggesting practical solutions to a problem that affects so many aspects of the well-being of teenagers. This is a book for all those who need to know more about the options for prevention and treatment - teachers, carers, parents, researchers and policy-makers as well as those working in the criminal justice system, social services and mental health care. The book includes expert analysis of: Prevalence and routes to drug use. Misuse of illicit drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Parental, family and social influences. Treatment and prevention strategies.

Reseña del editor:

This handbook should provide psychiatrists and other professionals working with young people with a practical resource for the assessment and treatment of adolescents' substance use. It explores assessment procedures, different types of settings and treatment modalities and service delivery. The book focuses on the particular challenge of working with young users.

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• Verlag: RCPsych Publications
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1904671012
• ISBN 13: 9781904671015
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 238
• Herausgeber: Crome Ilana, Ghodse Hamid, Gilvarry Eilish, McCardle Paul