{"product_id":"handbook-of-child-and-adolescent-drug-and-substance-abuse-isbn-9780470639061","title":"Handbook of Child and Adolescent Drug and Substance Abuse","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than 90 percent of adults with current substance use disorders started using before age 18, engaging in behaviors that affect healthy neurological and psychological development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis handbook provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the nature and extent of substance use by children and adolescents. The authors examine the direct impact on health, safety, and well being, as well as that of families and communities. This book will enable mental health professionals, students, and policy makers to develop effective prevention and treatment services for children and adolescents affected by substance abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelected by Choice as a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cb\u003eSection I Introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The Nature and Extent of Substance Abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Explaining Substance Use: A Review of Prevalent Theories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection II Developmental Considerations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Prenatal Exposure to Substances of Abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Exposure and Use of Substances of Abuse During Infancy and Childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5   Adolescent Substance Use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection III Social Considerations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Effects of Substance Use on Learning and Memory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Substance-Related Accidents and Violence: Children and Adolescents as Victims.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Substance-Related Violence: Children and Adolescents as Perpetrators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Substance Use, and HIV Infection and AIDS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection lV Clinical Considerations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Identifying and Diagnosing Substance Use Disorders: Tools and Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Dual Diagnoses: Substance Use and Co-Occurring Diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Preventing and Treating Substance Use Disorders: Promoting Successful Outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e Named CHOICE Outstanding Title for 2012  \u003cb\u003eLouis A. Pagliaro\u003c\/b\u003e is Codirector of the Substance Abusology and Clinical Pharmacology Research Group. A registered psychologist, his area of specialty clinical practice is the treatment of people who have substance use disorders, including dual disorders. He consults widely as a forensic psychologist in the area of psychotropic drug use.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn Marie Pagliaro\u003c\/b\u003e is Codirector of the Substance Abusology and Clinical Pharmacology Research Group. Her specialty area of research is theory development and evaluation in regard to increasing the understanding of why people use various substances of abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pagliaros have published over 300 professional scientific articles, consulted extensively with numerous governmental organizations, and have published sixteen books, including Pagliaros' Comprehensive Guide to Drugs and Substances of Abuse, Second Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e  An insightful and comprehensive guide covering the nature of drug and substance useand abuse by children and adolescents  \u003cp\u003eThe Handbook of Child and Adolescent Drug and Substance Abuse provides a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the unique nature and extent of substance use by children and adolescents and its direct impact on their health, safety, and well-being, as well as that of their families and communities. Written from a developmental perspective, the chapters cover biological, psychological, and sociological theories for the abuse of alcohol and other substances by children and adolescents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Handbook of Child and Adolescent Drug and Substance Abuse features discussion on:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe general pharmacology of major classes of drugs and substances of abuse, including psychodepressants, psychostimulants, and psychedelics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetecting adolescent use of drugs and substances of abuse\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubstance use disorders (SUDs) that may occur alongside other mental disorders, including anxiety disorders, depressive mood disorders, and psychotic disorders\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific strategies and programs aimed at preventing and treating SUDs, including the role of pharmacotherapy in treating and managing SUDs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe relationship between SUDs and sexual or gender identity disorders\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by two highly regarded experts in the field of substance abuse, the Handbook of Child and Adolescent Drug and Substance Abuse reflects the latest developments in research, theory, and practice. Its in-depth coverage enables professionals and policy-makers to effectively develop and provide appropriate prevention and treatment services for children and adolescents who are—or will be—adversely affected by substance abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989327298789,"sku":"NP9780470639061","price":82.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470639061.jpg?v=1761783683","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/handbook-of-child-and-adolescent-drug-and-substance-abuse-isbn-9780470639061","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}