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Rethinking substance abuse : what the science shows, and what we should do about it /

While knowledge on substance abuse and addictions is expanding rapidly, clinical practice still lags behind. This state-of-the-art book brings together leading experts to describe what treatment and prevention would look like if it were based on the best science available. The volume incorporates de...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Carroll, Kathleen (Kathleen M.), Miller, William R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Guilford Press, ©2006.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:While knowledge on substance abuse and addictions is expanding rapidly, clinical practice still lags behind. This state-of-the-art book brings together leading experts to describe what treatment and prevention would look like if it were based on the best science available. The volume incorporates developmental, neurobiological, genetic, behavioral, and social-environmental perspectives. Tightly edited chapters summarize current thinking on the nature and causes of alcohol and other drug problems; discuss what works at the individual, family, and societal levels; and offer robust principles for developing more effective treatments and services.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvi, 320 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:1593855311
9781593855314
1281123277
9781281123275
9786611123277
661112327X