Substance use disordernew research perspectives in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis

  1. Sampedro Piquero, Patricia coord.
  2. Moreno Fernández, Román Darío coord.
  3. Zancada Menéndez, Clara coord.

Publisher: IntechOpen

ISBN: 978-1-80356-275-9 978-1-80356-277-3

Year of publication: 2023

Type: Book

Abstract

Adolescent substance abuse is a problem worldwide. This book provides a comprehensive overview of this issue with a special focus on alcohol abuse. Chapters discuss the biological, social, and environmental risk factors of substance abuse in adolescents, behavioral and pharmacological interventions to prevent or reduce the negative effects of substance abuse, psychological disorders associated with drug abuse, and much more.