substance abuse

"A psychiatrist examines how the world's four most important mind-altering substances such as alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, and opiates, have played a significant role throughout human history, and explains how these powerful drugs affect the brain and cause addiction"--Provided by publisher.

The growing movement to legalize marijuana for medical and/or recreational use has sparked a debate over the benefits and costs of legalization. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format—supported by facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations—this title examines issues related to legalizing marijuana. Topics include: Should marijuana be prescribed for medical use? Will legalizing marijuana lead to increased addiction? Does using marijuana present health risks? Does legalizing marijuana benefit society?.

Examines the cause of teenage suicide and explores such issues as teens and guns as well as suicide rates among minorities.

"Provides comprehensive information on the dangers of inhalant use"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about the five most self-destructive behaviors: substance abuse, risky sex, self-injury, eating disorders, and suicide. Causes, consequences, and treatment options are examined, and the final chapter provides healthy less-risky alternatives teens can take to accomplish their independence-seeking goals.

A two-volume set of alphabetically-arranged essays pertaining to addictions and substance abuse.

"In the United States and Canada, millions of individuals have problems with substance abuse. In some cases the problems are relatively minor, but in others, that abuse leads to addiction. Addiction is a serious and costly disease. In "Addiction Treatment: Escaping the Trap", you will learn some definitions important in the study of addiction treatment. You will also learn about the history of addiction treatment, including the work and continuing influence of the Washingtonians, the Emmanuel Movement, the Oxford Movement, and of course, Alcoholics Anonymous. Treatment philosophies are also presented in this book. Not all treatment methods are alike, and successful addiction treatment combines a variety of approaches. In "Addiction Treatment", you will learn that recovery is an ongoing process, and read about suggestions on how to maintain a sober life." --from the publisher.

Examines substance abuse and treatment options.

A Gallup poll reported in September 2013 that 80 percent of Americans blamed mass shootings on a failure of the mental health system to identify individuals who are a danger to others. Through objective discussion, numerous quotes, and full-color illustrations this title examines What Are the Origins of Concerns About Mental Illness and Crime?.

Approximately 80 percent of all crime in the United States is related to drug or alcohol addiction.