Men, Addiction, and Intimacy: Strengthening Recovery by Fostering the Emotional Development of Boys and Men

ISBN-13: 9780415870993 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 222 str.

Mark S. Woodford

Opis

This text takes a developmental lifespan approach to examine the neurobiological and psychosocial factors associated with substance use disorders for males, specifically in relation to emotional growth and awareness, and how these areas, in turn, affect the development of healthy relationships.

Spis treści

Substance Abuse and Addiction in Males: Gender and Development Matters. Educating Boys and Men about Substance Abuse and the Developing Brain. Male Socialization, Substance Abuse, and Self-Regulation. Substance Abuse Counseling with Early Adolescent Males (12 to 18). Substance Abuse Counseling with Late Adolescent Males (18 to 24). Substance Abuse Counseling with Males in Early Adulthood (24 to 34). Substance Abuse Counseling with Males in Middle Adulthood (34 to 60). Substance Abuse Counseling with Older Adult Males (60 and above).

O autorze

Mark S. Woodford, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Counselor Education at The College of New Jersey.