Adolescent Addiction : Epidemiology , Assessment and Treatment , 2nd Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Adolescent Addiction : Epidemiology , Assessment and Treatment , 2nd Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

by Cecilia A. Essau (Author) Adolescent Addiction , Second Edition , offers researchers and clinicians a single-volume resource on the nature , extent and treatment of addictive problems in adolescents. The book is divided into three main parts.

Part one addresses the foundations of addictive problems, including developmental , social and neurobiologicl factors. Part two addresses common addictions among adolescents. New chapters include e-cigarette , smartphone , social networking and exercise addiction. Part three discusses challenges and recommendations for future research in adolescent addiction.

All chapters in part two follow a similar format to introduction and clinical characteristics , screening and clinical assessment methods , epidemiology , cormorbidity , course and outcome , protective and risk factors , evidence-based clinical strategies for prevention and treatment and a concise summary of key clinical points. Introduces the foundations to understanding addiction. Examines the epidemiology , comorbidity , course and outcome of addictions. Provides screening and clinical assessment methods. Summarizes evidence-based clinical strategies for treatment. Covers both substance addiction and behavioral addictions. New chapters on e-cigarette , smartphone , internet and exercise addiction.

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