Substance Abuse and Dependence in Adolescence Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Treatment

Recent years have seen a growth in the numbers of studies of substance abuse and dependence in adolescence while at the same time numerous intervention strategies have been developed. Substance Abuse and Dependence in Adolescence presents a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art information on this topic, including: * general issues related to substance abuse disorders * epidemiology, comorbidity, course, outcome and risk factors * the prevention and intervention of substance abuse and dependence * a discussion of progress and unresolved issues in substance use disorders * recommendations for future studies in the field.Essau, Cecilia A. is the author of 'Substance Abuse and Dependence in Adolescence Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Treatment', published 2002 under ISBN 9781583912638 and ISBN 1583912630.