The encyclopedia of addictions and addictive behaviors:

Containing some 300 alphabetically arranged entries, this reference covers signs, symptoms, and causes of addictive behaviors and discusses treatments and therapies. It is written at a level accessible to general readers, and it may be useful for counselors and others who need basic information or a...

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Hauptverfasser: Gwinnell, Esther (VerfasserIn), Adamec, Christine A. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: New York Facts On File 2006
Schriftenreihe:Facts on file library of health and living
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Zusammenfassung:Containing some 300 alphabetically arranged entries, this reference covers signs, symptoms, and causes of addictive behaviors and discusses treatments and therapies. It is written at a level accessible to general readers, and it may be useful for counselors and others who need basic information or a starting point for research on a broad range of topics. Entries range from a few paragraphs to several pages and include references and cross-references. Tables containing statistical information on addictions among various populations are found in the appendices, as are lists of state substance abuse agencies and other relevant organizations. Gwinnell is a psychiatrist affiliated with Oregon Health Sciences U.; Adamec is a seasoned writer of medical self-help books
Includes introductory information on who has addictions, myths about addictions, elements of addictions, types of addictive behaviors, causes of addictions, ramifications of addictive behaviors, addictions: punishable behaviors or treatable?, recovering from addictions, treatment, etc
Also includes major treatment of the following topics: adolescents, alcohol, fetal alcohol syndrome, Alcoholics Anonymous, alcoholism, amphetamines, anabolic steroids, anorexia nervosa, Antabuse (disulfiram), anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), beer, binge drinking, binge eating, bipolar disorder, bulimia nervosa, caffeine, child abuse and neglect, club drugs, cocaine, college students, cosmetic surgery addiction, crack cocaine, date, acquaintance rape, depression, detoxification, driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence, drug addiction, drug testing, dual diagnosis, Ecstasy (MDMA), elderly, older adults, exercise addiction, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), gambling, GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), heroin, homelessness, inhalant abuse, Internet addiction disorder, LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), lung cancer, marijuana, methadone, methamphetamine, mushrooms, nicotine, obsessive compulsive disorder, opiates, overeating and obesity, OxyContin, pain, posttraumatic stress disorder, pregnancy, schizophrenia, sexual addiction, compulsive shopping, smokeless tobacco, smoking, substance abuse, suicide, tobacco, violence, withdrawal, work, etc
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:XXI, 344 S. graph. Darst. 24 cm
ISBN:0816057079

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