Intervening With Drug-Involved Youth / Edition 1

by Clyde B. McCoy, Lisa R. Metsch, James A. Inciardi

Overview

Written by an outstanding group of experts in the field, this book explores current issues of drug use by young people. Beginning with a fascinating introduction on the history of drug use, the contributors then examine thoroughly the scope of the problem, discuss prevention and treatment initiatives, and also provide international perspectives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803973725
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	08/15/1996
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

McCoy, Clyde B. (Univ of Miami); Metsch, Lisa R. (Univ of Miami); Inciardi, James A. (Univ of Delaware)

The contributors represent the specialties of sociology, psychiatry, psychology, epidemiology and public health, and behavioral sciences. Most are from universities, research institutes, and counseling service programs in the U.S. Institutions prominently represented include Univ of Miami, Univ of Delaware, and Univ of Kentucky.

Table of Contents

Preface - Clyde B Mc Coy, Lisa R Metsch, and James A Inciardi
PART ONE: THE SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM
The Epidemiology of Drug Use among American Youth - Lana D Harrison and Anne E Pottieger
Risk and Protective Factors for Drug Use - Judith S Brook and David W Brook
Etiological Considerations
Modeling Adolescent Health Behavior - Lilly M Langer
The Preadult Health Decision-Making Model
PART TWO: PREVENTION INITIATIVES
Prevention Technologies for Drug-Involved Youth - Mario A Orlandi
DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) - Richard R Clayton et al
Very Popular but Not Very Effective
Religious Belief and the Initiation and Prevention of Drug Use among Youth - Duane C Mc Bride, Patricia B Mutch, and Dale D Chitwood
PART THREE: TREATMENT INITIATIVES
Juvenile Health Service Centers - Richard Dembo and James E Rivers
An Exciting Opportunity to Intervene with Drug-Involved and Other High-Risk Youth
Issues and Intervention - Sally J Stevens et al
Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents Using a Modified Therapeutic Community Model
PART FOUR: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES
Drug Use, HIV Risks, and Prevention/Intervention Strategies among Street Youths in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Hilary L Surratt and James A Inciardi
Drug Use and HIV among Youth in Manipur, India - Swarup Sarkar et al

Editorial Reviews

Explores current issues in drug use by young people, examining the scope of the problem, prevention and treatment initiatives, and international perspectives. Describes characteristics of effective and ineffective prevention initiatives involving law enforcement, family therapy, and residential approaches. Includes an introduction on the history of drug use in the US. For drug abuse counselors, clinicians, and researchers. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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