| Understanding and Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse Contributor(s): Muisener, Philip P. (Author), Doolittle, Thomas M. (Foreword by), Doolittle, Thomas M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0803942761 ISBN-13: 9780803942769 Publisher: Sage Publications OUR PRICE: $143.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1994 Annotation: "Treating substance abuse in adolescents requires a creative integration of individual, group, and family therapy, along with an understanding of addiction and recovery, family dynamics, and adolescent development. This book incorporates all of these elements into its discussion. Its thoroughness makes it a valuable addition to the literature in this relatively new clinical specialty." --Joseph K. Nowinski, Private Practice "This is a hopeful book that promotes a comprehensive view of a complicated difficulty." --Virginia Child Protection Newsletter |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Adolescent - Medical | Mental Health - Psychology | Psychopathology - Addiction |
| Dewey: 362.290 |
| LCCN: 93032463 |
| Series: Sage Sourcebooks for the Human Services (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 5.56" W x 8.55" (0.85 lbs) 252 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 a |