Substance Abuse in Children and Adolescents: Evaluation and Intervention

by Steven Schinke, Mario A. Orlandi, Gilbert J. Botvin

Book Overview

As the title suggests, this volume focuses on the ever-increasing problem of child and adolescent substance abuse. Substance Abuse in Children and Adolescents is unique because it devotes particular attention to the evaluation of intervention programs aimed at preventing substance abuse among youth. The authors elaborate on the scope of substance abuse, current theory and research regarding causes and risk factors, and alternative intervention approaches...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803937490
• ISBN13: 9780803937499
• Release Date: March 1991
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"