Parenting and teen drug use the most recent findings from research, prevention, and treatment

Teen drug use is a critical and timely health issue that deeply affects adolescent development in a number of important areas, including social, cognitive, and affective functioning, as well as long-term health and wellbeing. Trends indicate that drug use is starting at an earlier age, the potency o...

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Other Authors: Scheier, Lawrence M., editor (editor), Hansen, William B. (-), Botzet, Andria
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Oxford University Press 2014.
Edition:1st ed
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798185006719
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Summary:Teen drug use is a critical and timely health issue that deeply affects adolescent development in a number of important areas, including social, cognitive, and affective functioning, as well as long-term health and wellbeing. Trends indicate that drug use is starting at an earlier age, the potency of several drugs is much stronger than in the past, and more new drugs are illegally being manufactured to provide faster, heightened effects. In addition, illegal use of prescription drugs and drug diversion or the sharing of prescription medication is also on the rise amongst teens. Parenting and T
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (370 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780199876419