Part I. Conceptualization of Adolescence, Substance Use, Addiction, and Theory. Overview of Substance Misuse ; Substance Misuse Implications for Children and Adolescents ; Substance Misuse Models and Theories -- Part II. Prevention and the Family. Substance Misuse Prevention ; Family and Parental Interventions and Attitudes -- Part III. Empirically Supported Screening and Assessment. Youth and Adolescent Substance Misuse Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis -- Part IV. Evidence-Based Treatment Interventions. Different Approaches to Evidence-Based Treatment ; Support Groups, Twelve-Step, and Other Paths to Recovery ; Part V. Current Issues. Young People in Recovery-A New Life ; Substance Abusing Youth in the Juvenile Justice System ; Current Issues, Policies, and Future Directions.
Summary:
"This practice-based guide gives readers a comprehensive overview of the many issues related to adolescent substance use. The book illustrates the basic etiology and epidemiology of addiction, as well as the specific concerns surrounding prevention, assessment, intervention, and recovery when working with youths. The author makes a conscious effort to address topics central to the lives of youths and adolescents that are often overlooked in more general substance use books. This includes considerations of specific youth populations, and the influence of different youth environments from family and high school to college campuses. The book also provides a rare look at the long-term recovery process with information about community-based systems of care like alternative peer groups, and recovery mentorship programs. Holleran Steiker focuses on the lived experiences of adolescents. Theoretical frameworks and recent research findings are presented, but always within the context of working directly with youths and their families. She ultimately brings together personal, professional, and research perspectives to produce an honest and empirically sound volume that will appeal to both students and practitioners."--Publisher's description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.