Adolescents, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse

Adolescents, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse
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Publisher : Guilford Press
Total Pages : 374
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ISBN-10 : 9781462505975
ISBN-13 : 146250597X
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Book Synopsis Adolescents, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse by : Peter M. Monti

Download or read book Adolescents, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse written by Peter M. Monti and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-01-27 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume reviews a range of empirically supported approaches to prevention and treatment of adolescent substance use problems. The focus is on motivationally based brief interventions that can be delivered in a variety of contexts, that address key developmental considerations, and that draw on cutting-edge knowledge on addictive behavior change. From expert contributors, coverage encompasses alcohol skills training; integrative behavioral and family therapy; motivational interviewing; interventions for dually diagnosed youth; Internet-based education, prevention, and treatment; and applications to HIV prevention. The volume is extensively referenced and includes numerous clinical illustrations and vignettes.


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