Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Behavior
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Behavior
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Empowering readers to become educated consumers of research findings, the author uses research, concepts, and theories developed in the study of alcohol use as a point of reference when examining conceptions and evidence about less frequently studied drugs.
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Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Behavior by John R Jung
Providing a psychological perspective on the use and abuse of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs, this Second Edition includes more coverage of the theories of alcohol and other drug use and abuse, as well as broad conceptual issues related to the nature of addiction and recent developments in research methods. Key Features Focuses on alcohol, which is used more widely than any other drug, and the one that is associated with the most societal harm Evaluates important studies on major issues, concepts, and theories rather than providing exhaustive literature reviews Teaches students to become educated consumers of research findings, rather than passive or uncritical recipients Ancillaries A Student Study Site with chapter summaries, multiple-choice quizzes, flashcards for glossary items, an annotated list of relevant Web sites, informational QuickTime movies, and SAGE journal articles. A password protected Instructor′s Resource Site includes PowerPoint slides and test questions. Intended Audience This text is appropriate for upper-level undergraduate courses in Drugs and Behavior, Psychology of Addiction, and Drug Abuse Counseling. It can also be used in graduate-levelcourses in Drugs and Behavior and Addiction courses taught in health science, social work, criminal justice, and nursing.
"Excellent text for covering alcohol and other drugs of abuse" -- Josie McDonald
It remains the best I have run across for teaching an undergrad class about alcohol from a psychology perspective. -- William H. George
It remains the best I have run across for teaching an undergrad class about alcohol from a psychology perspective. -- William H. George
Robert Bell is co-founder of the Intelligent Community Forum, a think tank that focuses on the use of broadband and information technology for economic development in communities around the world. During his work with the Forum, Mr. Bell has led Master Classes and workshops in cities in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. A regular blogger on the ICF Web site, he has also written for The Municipal Journal of Telecommunications Policy, IEDC Journal, Telecommunica¬tions, Digital Communities, and Asian Communications. He is a frequent speaker and moderator at municipal and telecommunications industry conferences, and has appeared in segments of ABC World News and The Discovery Channel. He is also the author of ICF's pioneering study, Benchmarking the Intelligent Community, the annual Top Seven Intelligent Communities of the Year white papers and other research reports issued by the Forum, and co-author of Broadband Economies: Creating the Community of the 21st Century.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781412967648 |
| ISBN 10 | 1412967643 |
| Title | Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Behavior |
| Author | John R Jung |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2009-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 616 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |