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Understanding addiction / Melissa Abramovitz.
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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- ISBN: 9781682822715
- ISBN: 1682822710
- Physical Description: 80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What is addiction? -- What causes addiction? -- Prevention of addiction -- Treatment and overcoming addiction -- Personal struggles. |
| Target Audience Note: | Grade 9-12. |
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| Subject: | Compulsive behavior > Juvenile literature. Substance abuse > Juvenile literature. Compulsive behavior > Treatment > Juvenile literature. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | RC 533 .A273 2018 | 30775305560907 | General Collection | Available | - |
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Table of Contents
Understanding Addiction
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| The Human Brain: Thought, Behavior, and Emotion | p. 4 | |
| Introduction: The Personal and Social Impact of Addiction | p. 5 | |
| Chapter 1 | What Is Addiction? | p. 10 |
| Chapter 2 | What Causes Addiction? | p. 21 |
| Chapter 3 | Prevention of Addiction | p. 33 |
| Chapter 4 | Treating and Overcoming Addiction | p. 46 |
| Chapter 5 | Personal Struggles | p. 58 |
| Source Notes | p. 70 | |
| For Further Research | p. 74 | |
| Index | p. 76 | |
| Picture Credits | p. 79 | |
| About the Author | p. 80 |
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