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Genre/Form: | Juvenile works Instructional and educational works Matériel d'éducation et de formation Juvenile literature Ouvrages pour la jeunesse |
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Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Abramovitz, Melissa, 1954- Understanding addiction. San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, Inc., 2018 (DLC) 2017022146 |
Material Type: | Juvenile audience |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Melissa Abramovitz |
ISBN: | 9781682822715 1682822710 |
OCLC Number: | 981118271 |
Target Audience: | Grade 9-12. |
Description: | 80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. |
Contents: | What is addiction? -- What causes addiction? -- Prevention of addiction -- Treatment and overcoming addiction -- Personal struggles. |
Series Title: | Understanding psychology (ReferencePoint Press) |
Responsibility: | Melissa Abramovitz. |
Abstract:
Addiction to drugs, alcohol, video games, gambling, and more profoundly affect individuals, families, and society as a whole. How are different types of addiction similar? What causes addiction? How can it be prevented and treated? Mental health experts' opinions on all aspects of addiction vary widely, but all do agree that this widespread problem needs urgent attention.
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