Prevention and Societal Impact of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

ISBN-13: 9780805831580 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 440 str.

Ammerman; Robert T. Ammerman; Peggy J. Ott

Opis

It is generally acknowledged that the most cost-effective means of curtailing alcohol and drug abuse is prevention. Providing interventions to at-risk individuals before they develop serious problems with substance use is the most important component of the war on drugs. Fortunately, there has been a dramatic increase in the quantity and quality of scientific research on those areas crucial to the advancement of prevention science. Documenting these accomplishments and setting the stage for future efforts comprise the focus of this volume.

Spis treści

Contents: Preface. Part I: Introduction. R.T. Ammerman, P.J. Ott, R.E. Tarter, T.C. Blackson, Critical Issues in Prevention of Substance Abuse. P.R. Giancola, R.E. Tarter, What Constitutes a Drug of Abuse? Part II: Historical Overview and Health Effects. D.J. Hanson, Historical Overview of Alcohol Abuse. J.B. Page, Historical Overview of Other Abusable Substances. M.A. Korsten, J.S. Wilson, Health Effects of Alcohol. R.V. Fant, W.B. Pickworth, J.E. Henningfield, Health Effects of Tobacco. Part III: Societal Impact and Response. H. Moskowitz, Driving Under the Influence. R.H. Needle, E.Y. Lambert, S. Coyle, H.W. Haverkos, Drug Abuse and Infectious Illness. C.L. Radnitz, D.D. Tirch, V.P. Vinciguerra, A.I. Moran, Substance Abuse and Disability. J.L. Pringle, L.R. Kostyak, M.T. Flaherty, Managed Care and Substance Abuse Treatment. R. Dembo, K. Pacheco, Criminal Justice Responses to Adolescent Substance Abuse. T.W. Kinlock, T.E. Hanlon, D.N. Nurco, Criminal Justice Responses to Adult Substance Abuse. J.F. Spillane, Regulation of Sale and Distribution. J.C. Fisher, Media Influence. H.D. Holder, Community Response. Part IV: Intervention: Primary and Secondary Prevention. G.J. Botvin, Prevention in Schools. P.M. Roman, T.C. Blum, Prevention in the Workplace. M.A. Pentz, Prevention in the Community. R.M. Bray, M.E. Marsden, J.F. Mazzuchi, R.W. Hartman, Prevention in the Military. H.P. Wald, M.T. Flaherty, J.L. Pringle, Prevention in Prisons. M.G. Fuller, Prevention in Medical Services Systems.

O autorze

Robert T. Ammerman, Peggy J. Ott, Ralph E. Tarter