Adolescent Addiction
Epidemiology, Assessment, and Treatment
by Cecilia A. Essau, Paul Delfabbro
2nd Edition
Publisher: Academic Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780128186268 |
| eText ISBN | 9780128193006 |
| Publisher | Academic Press |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 356 |
Adolescent Addiction: Epidemiology, Assessment, and Treatment, 2nd Edition, is a single-volume reference for clinicians and researchers examining addictive problems in youth. Published by Academic Press, the book explores the nature and scope of adolescent addictions alongside clinical approaches to care.
The volume addresses the developmental, social, and neurobiological foundations of addiction as well as specific substance and behavioral disorders. Chapters pair epidemiological findings and risk factors with screening, clinical assessment, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and treatment.
Written for mental health professionals, social science researchers, academics, and graduate students across psychology, psychiatry, public health, and social work, the text also considers comorbidity, policy issues, and recommendations for future research.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Foundations of addictive problems in adolescents: Developmental and social factors
Chapter 2: Foundations of addictive problems in adolescents: Neurobiological factors
Chapter 3: Alcohol in adolescence
Chapter 4: Adolescent cannabis use disorders
Chapter 5: Nicotine and e-cigarettes addiction
Chapter 6: Adolescent gambling
Chapter 7: Video game addiction
Chapter 8: Smartphone addiction
Chapter 9: Sexual addiction
Chapter 10: Exercise addiction
Chapter 11: Comorbidity of addictive problems: Assessment and treatment implications
Chapter 12: Political and policy issues in adolescent addictions
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