Risk-Takers : Alcohol, Drugs, Sex and Youth

ISBN-13: 9780415035385 / Angielski / Twarda / 1992 / 176 str.

Martin Plant; Moira Plant

Opis

Adolescence is a turbulent period, a time when young people are particularly prone to risky behaviour, such as drug use and unprotected sex. Risk Takers provides a comprehensive view of youthful involvement with drinking, smoking, illicit drug use, and sexual activity. In particular, the authors explore the evidence linking alcohol, drug use, disinhibition and risky sex. They discuss these issues in relation to evidence suggesting that some forms of risk-taking are interconnected. Though some young people are especially prone to take risks due to poverty and social advantage, the authors emphasize that risk-taking is commonplace adolescent behaviour, difficult to restrain or curb. They remind us that past attempts to reduce youthful alcohol and drug misuse have produced disappointing results, and they also point out that most young people have not modified their sexual behaviour in the light of the risks of AIDS. Risk-taking is unlikely to be prevented by mass media campaigns or bland slogans such as Just Say No. The authors examine the effectiveness of preventive strategies and public policy and emphasize the importance of harm-minimization strategies.

Recenzje

`... a much needed overview on substance misuse and health risks focused on young people. .... excellent and digestible overview or theoretical aspects .... The scope for intervention and room for optimism in dealing with one of the biggest challenges in modern society is well described. This book will be of interest to anyone working the the substance misuse field and who has direct contact with young people, ranging from general practitioners, nurses, doctors, psychologists, and teachers to health educators. It is essential reading for policy-makers.' - Alcohol & Alcoholism

`All health promotion managers should purchase this book for their managers and funders.' - Jrnl of Epidemiology & Community Health June 94

`... this is a readable and interesting book packed with information.' - British Journal of Psychiatry

`Best available...good, readable overview of drug prevalence/demography literature.' - Dr Newcombe, Liverpool John Moores University

Spis treści

Introduction; Chapter 1 The causes of drug use; Chapter 2 Drinking habits; Chapter 3 Smoking habits; Chapter 4 Illicit drug use; Chapter 5 Alcohol misuse; Chapter 6 Tobacco-related harm; Chapter 7 Drug-related harm; Chapter 8 Alcohol, drugs and pregnancy; Chapter 9 Sexual behaviour; Chapter 10 Alcohol, drugs and risky sex; Chapter 11 Risk-takers; Chapter 12 Prevention and harm minimization; Chapter 13 Conclusions;

O autorze

Martin Plant, Moira Plant