Prevention And Societal Impact Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse

Author : Robert T. Ammerman,Peggy J. Ott,Ralph E. Tarter
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1999-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135672164

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Prevention and Societal Impact of Drug and Alcohol Abuse by Robert T. Ammerman,Peggy J. Ott,Ralph E. Tarter Pdf

A crucial component of the "War on Drugs" is to provide interventions to at-risk individuals before they develop serious problems with substance use. In the 1990s, we have seen a dramatic increase in the quantity and quality of scientific research on the advancement of prevention science. Documenting the accomplishments of the leading researchers in the field and setting the stage for future progress in prevention science are the foci of Prevention and Societal Impact of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences,Committee on the Science of Changing Behavioral Health Social Norms
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309439121

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Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Behavioral, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences,Committee on the Science of Changing Behavioral Health Social Norms Pdf

Estimates indicate that as many as 1 in 4 Americans will experience a mental health problem or will misuse alcohol or drugs in their lifetimes. These disorders are among the most highly stigmatized health conditions in the United States, and they remain barriers to full participation in society in areas as basic as education, housing, and employment. Improving the lives of people with mental health and substance abuse disorders has been a priority in the United States for more than 50 years. The Community Mental Health Act of 1963 is considered a major turning point in America's efforts to improve behavioral healthcare. It ushered in an era of optimism and hope and laid the groundwork for the consumer movement and new models of recovery. The consumer movement gave voice to people with mental and substance use disorders and brought their perspectives and experience into national discussions about mental health. However over the same 50-year period, positive change in American public attitudes and beliefs about mental and substance use disorders has lagged behind these advances. Stigma is a complex social phenomenon based on a relationship between an attribute and a stereotype that assigns undesirable labels, qualities, and behaviors to a person with that attribute. Labeled individuals are then socially devalued, which leads to inequality and discrimination. This report contributes to national efforts to understand and change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that can lead to stigma and discrimination. Changing stigma in a lasting way will require coordinated efforts, which are based on the best possible evidence, supported at the national level with multiyear funding, and planned and implemented by an effective coalition of representative stakeholders. Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence for Stigma Change explores stigma and discrimination faced by individuals with mental or substance use disorders and recommends effective strategies for reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek treatment and other supportive services. It offers a set of conclusions and recommendations about successful stigma change strategies and the research needed to inform and evaluate these efforts in the United States.

Author : Office of the Surgeon General,U.s. Department of Health and Human Services
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1974580628

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Facing Addiction in America by Office of the Surgeon General,U.s. Department of Health and Human Services Pdf

All across the United States, individuals, families, communities, and health care systems are struggling to cope with substance use, misuse, and substance use disorders. Substance misuse and substance use disorders have devastating effects, disrupt the future plans of too many young people, and all too often, end lives prematurely and tragically. Substance misuse is a major public health challenge and a priority for our nation to address. The effects of substance use are cumulative and costly for our society, placing burdens on workplaces, the health care system, families, states, and communities. The Report discusses opportunities to bring substance use disorder treatment and mainstream health care systems into alignment so that they can address a person's overall health, rather than a substance misuse or a physical health condition alone or in isolation. It also provides suggestions and recommendations for action that everyone-individuals, families, community leaders, law enforcement, health care professionals, policymakers, and researchers-can take to prevent substance misuse and reduce its consequences.

Author : Roland R. Watson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461204657

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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention by Roland R. Watson Pdf

A major national goal is to improve our health and advance our opportunities to pursue happiness. Simulta neously, there are increasing health care costs and increasing demands to accomplish more with less financial support. Treatment costs can be reduced and health improved by preventing the toxic effects of drugs. This first volume of our new series, Drug and Alcohol to reduce the use and Abuse Reviews, focuses on stategies abuse of common compounds known to cause major damage to health: alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs such as cocaine and heroin. With the number of deaths attributable to the consumption of alcohol in the US at about 100,000 per year, the annual cost of addictions will be $150 billion by 1995. A variety of approaches to preventing drug abuse are being applied by governmental agencies and health care providers to reduce costs. These include school-based inter ventions, driver education programs, media interventions, health warning labels, physician guidance, economic dis incentives, restricted availability, punishments and penalties, environmental protections, and social-support approaches. With such a range of options, it becomes critical to evaluate and choose the most effective systems for a given population. We feel that the present collection of critical survey articles constitutes a thorough examination of the issues and strategies associated with prevention, and trust that readers will find the book exceedingly helpful in under standing and planning what needs to be done.

Author : Robert H. Coombs
Publisher : Prentice Hall Health
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : UOM:39015033255582

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Handbook on Drug Abuse Prevention by Robert H. Coombs Pdf

*HA13, Handbook on Drug Abuse Prevention: A Comprehensive Strategy to Prevent the Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs, Robert H. Coombs(UCLA School of Medicine), Douglas M. Ziedonis(Yale University School of Medicine), 37755-6, 608 pp., 7 x 9 1/4, 0-133-77557-7, casebound, 1995, $20.00nk, January*/This hard-hitting handbook addressing substance abuse is comprised of chapters written by a variety of leading experts in the drug prevention/treatment field. This volume specifies proven and effective techniques, critiques ineffective and counterproductive approaches, and proposes options for retaliation against the on-going war.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Alcoholism
ISBN : UOM:39015041104228

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Youth and Drugs by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dr. Richard W. Wilson,Cheryl Kolander
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-24
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780763771584

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Drug Abuse Prevention by Dr. Richard W. Wilson,Cheryl Kolander Pdf

"Drug Abuse Prevention: A School and Community Partnership, Third Edition", takes an evidence-based approach to teach students the important concepts and skills needed to design effective drug prevention programs. Covering more than just the facts, this text provides a background of drug use and abuse and presents the principles and skills of prevention, with particular focus on adolescents and school settings. It reinforces the importance of schools forming community partnerships with key institutions and the application of policy tools to enhance the impact of education alone. -- From publisher's description.

Author : Tim Stockwell,Paul Gruenewald,John Toumbourou,Wendy Loxley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005-09-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470092293

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Preventing Harmful Substance Use by Tim Stockwell,Paul Gruenewald,John Toumbourou,Wendy Loxley Pdf

The prevention of harm from drug use, both legal and illegal, is a major concern to government departments and clinicians throughout the world. Recently, much new research has been conducted regarding global levels and patterns of drug-related harm, on common risk factors with other social problems (e.g. mental health, crime) and on the effectiveness of wide range of intervention strategies. There is a need to summarise and synthesise this new knowledge for use in a range of disciplines. Preventing Harmful Substance Use offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date advice available on the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse. Contributors provide authoritative, science-based reviews of knowledge on their areas of expertise, and make clear recommendations for the future of prevention policy and practice. A final section draws the work together and offers a framework for an integrated science of prevention.

Author : Glen Hanson,Peter Venturelli,Annette Fleckenstein
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780763756420

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Drugs and Society by Glen Hanson,Peter Venturelli,Annette Fleckenstein Pdf

The Tenth Edition of Drugs and Society clearly illustrates the impact of drug use and abuse on the lives of ordinary people and provides students with a realistic perspective of drug-related problems in our society. Written in an objective and user-friendly manner, this best-selling text continues to captivate students by incorporating personal drug use and abuse experiences and perspectives throughout. Statistics and chapter content have been revised to include the latest information on current topics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Brain
ISBN : MINN:31951D025861296

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Drugs, Brains, and Behavior by Anonim Pdf

Author : Hank Resnik
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788102966

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Youth and Drugs by Hank Resnik Pdf

Examines past and present societal influences that have fostered the continued use of licit and illicit drugs by Americans from virtually every walk of life. Presents the analyses and viewpoints of prevention and communications experts on how "mixed messages" are often sent to American youth regarding acceptable use of alcohol and other drugs. Analyzes public and private sector policies, practices, and regulatory initiatives aimed at reducing and eliminating alcohol and other drug problems.

Author : United States. Cabinet Committee on Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation. Subcommittee on Prevention
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Drug abuse
ISBN : PURD:32754081217436

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Recommendations for Future Federal Activities in Drug Abuse Prevention : Report of the Subcommittee on Prevention, Cabinet Committee on Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation by United States. Cabinet Committee on Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation. Subcommittee on Prevention Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Alcoholism
ISBN : IND:30000132741343

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The Prevention Pipeline by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Cabinet Committee on Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation. Subcommittee on Prevention
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Drug abuse
ISBN : IND:32000014586772

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Recommendations for Future Federal Activities in Drug Abuse Prevention by United States. Cabinet Committee on Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation. Subcommittee on Prevention Pdf

Author : National Crime Prevention Centre (Canada)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Drug abuse
ISBN : UIUC:30112101886098

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School-based Drug Abuse Prevention by National Crime Prevention Centre (Canada) Pdf