Young People and Substance Misuse
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Young People and Substance Misuse by Ilana Crome
Substance misuse is one of the most common and serious yet preventable risks to a young person's health and development. This book provides an overview of the consequences of substance misuse, the interventions and services available, and, most importantly, the way forward for improving treatment and services. Young People and Substance Misuse brings international expertise together with a UK health care perspective. It will give the reader an in-depth understanding of the issues as well as suggesting practical solutions to a problem that affects so many aspects of the well-being of teenagers. This is a book for all those who need to know more about the options for prevention and treatment - teachers, carers, parents, researchers and policy-makers as well as those working in the criminal justice system, social services and mental health care. The book includes expert analysis of: Prevalence and routes to drug use. Misuse of illicit drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Parental, family and social influences. Treatment and prevention strategies.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781904671015 |
| ISBN 10 | 1904671012 |
| Title | Young People and Substance Misuse |
| Author | Ilana Crome |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | RCPsych Publications |
| Year published | 2004-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 238 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |