Child And Adolescent Drug And Substance Abuse Av Louis A. (University Of Alberta Canada) Pagliaro, Ann Marie (University Of Alberta Canada) Pagliaro

<P></P><P>By offering unique analysis and synthesis of theory, empirical research, and clinical guidance in an up-to-date and unbiased context, this book assists health and social care professionals in understanding the use of drugs and substances of abuse by children and adolescents. </P><P></P><P>A comprehensive reference for health and social care professionals, the book identifies and corrects related false narratives and, with the use of the authors¿ combined experience of over 70 years of clinical and academic experience in drug and substance abuse, provides current pharmacotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic approaches for the treatment of alcohol or other dependence or use disorders among children and adolescents. The book also provides a useful reference for identifying brand/trade and street names of the drugs and substances of abuse commonly used by children and adolescents. Also included is a comprehensive, cross-referenced subject index. </P><P></P><P>Clear, compre