Youth and society : patterns of alcohol and drug use / Thomas Ward.

By:

Ward, Thomas [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: London, United Kingdom : Vintage Press LTD, 2024Edition: First editionDescription: x, 292 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781916784161

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

362.29 W210y

Contents:

Drug addiction -- Alcohol consumption and health -- Mental health problems -- Co-occurring disorders -- A new concept of addiction -- Social epidemiology of drug addiction -- An epidemic of unhappiness in a materialistic world -- Addiction detox and rehab centre -- Genes behind drug addiction tracked -- Problems in drug addiction and suggestions for research.

Summary: "Alcohol use and heavy drinking are common during adolescence and young adulthood, although the minimum legal drinking age across the United States is 21 years. Some individuals may start hazardous alcohol consumption earlier in childhood. There is no age limit on when someone may develop a problem with drugs and alcohol. Most teens have access to drugs and alcohol at school or from their peers, and experimentation is common. Early drug experimentation is a risk factor that can lead to higher instances of physical and mental health issues in adulthood, increased risk of developing an addiction, and increased risk of poverty, crime, and interpersonal violence. Young people are more susceptible to social and environmental influences, such as peer pressure and social norms, and have poorer impulse control and decision-making abilities. Teens are especially vulnerable to drug and alcohol experimentation, and experimenting early can increase the risk of adverse effects, including addiction. Some teens are more at risk for addiction because of genetic, social, and environmental causes. This book is intended for clinicians, researchers, residents, and students." -- Back cover

Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Main Library	Circulation Section	CIR 362.29 W210y 2024 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1-1	Available		030996

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Alcohol use and heavy drinking are common during adolescence and young adulthood, although the minimum legal drinking age across the United States is 21 years. Some individuals may start hazardous alcohol consumption earlier in childhood. There is no age limit on when someone may develop a problem with drugs and alcohol. Most teens have access to drugs and alcohol at school or from their peers, and experimentation is common. Early drug experimentation is a risk factor that can lead to higher instances of physical and mental health issues in adulthood, increased risk of developing an addiction, and increased risk of poverty, crime, and interpersonal violence. Young people are more susceptible to social and environmental influences, such as peer pressure and social norms, and have poorer impulse control and decision-making abilities. Teens are especially vulnerable to drug and alcohol experimentation, and experimenting early can increase the risk of adverse effects, including addiction. Some teens are more at risk for addiction because of genetic, social, and environmental causes. This book is intended for clinicians, researchers, residents, and students." -- Back cover

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.