Drug And Alcohol Abuse The Authoritative Guide For Parents, Teachers, And Counselors

by Milhorn, H. Thomas

• ISBN13: 9780306813245
• ISBN10: 0306813246
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-05
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Summary

A comprehensive and compassionate look into the major issues surrounding drug and alcohol abuse-from their causes and symptoms to their lethal consequences and treatment options.

Table of Contents

Background
Introduction	p. 3
What Are Drugs of Abuse?	p. 13
How Do Drugs of Abuse Differ from Other Drugs?	p. 19
Is Alcoholism Truly a Disease?	p. 31
Why Do Adolescents Abuse Drugs?	p. 45
Drug Abuse Prevention
History	p. 53
The Parent's Role	p. 61
The Teacher/Counselor's Role	p. 85
How Can I Tell If My Child Is Abusing Drugs?	p. 105
The Effects and Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
What Can I Do If My Child Is Abusing Drugs?	p. 119
What Goes On in Treatment?	p. 125
Do Young Women Have Special Issues?	p. 145
What Help Is Available for the Rest of the Family?	p. 159
What Happens When My Child Comes Home from Treatment?	p. 171
What If Drugs Are Used Again?	p. 187
Does Drug Abuse Cause Mental Problems?	p. 195
How Are Drugs of Abuse and AIDS Related?	p. 209
Do I Have Problems of My Own Which I Need to Work On?	p. 215
Drugs of Abuse
Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse	p. 227
Alcohol	p. 247
Other Depressants	p. 255
Opioids	p. 265
Cocaine	p. 277
Nicotine	p. 285
Other Stimulants	p. 295
Cannabinoids	p. 301
Phencyclidine	p. 307
Inhalants	p. 313
Anabolic Steroids	p. 323
Hallucinogens	p. 331
Epilogue	p. 341
Appendixes
Sources of Help and Information	p. 347
Recommended Reading for Children	p. 351
Recommended Videos for Parents, Teachers, and Counselors	p. 355
Glossary	p. 357
References	p. 367
Index	p. 379
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