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"Containing some 300 alphabetically arranged entries, this reference covers signs, symptoms, and causes of addictive behaviors and discusses treatments and therapies. It is written at a level accessible to general readers, and it may be useful for counselors and others who need basic information or a starting point for research on a broad range of topics. Entries range from a few paragraphs to several pages and include references and cross-references. Tables containing statistical information on addictions among various populations are found in the appendices, as are lists of state substance abuse agencies and other relevant organizations. Gwinnell is a psychiatrist affiliated with Oregon Health Sciences U.; Adamec is a seasoned writer of medical self-help books."
"Also includes major treatment of the following topics: adolescents, alcohol, fetal alcohol syndrome, Alcoholics Anonymous, alcoholism, amphetamines, anabolic steroids, anorexia nervosa, Antabuse (disulfiram), anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), beer, binge drinking, binge eating, bipolar disorder, bulimia nervosa, caffeine, child abuse and neglect, club drugs, cocaine, college students, cosmetic surgery addiction, crack cocaine, date, acquaintance rape, depression, detoxification, driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence, drug addiction, drug testing, dual diagnosis, Ecstasy (MDMA), elderly, older adults, exercise addiction, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), gambling, GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate), heroin, homelessness, inhalant abuse, Internet addiction disorder, LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), lung cancer, marijuana, methadone, methamphetamine, mushrooms, nicotine, obsessive compulsive disorder, opiates, overeating and obesity, OxyContin, pain, posttraumatic stress disorder, pregnancy, schizophrenia, sexual addiction, compulsive shopping, smokeless tobacco, smoking, substance abuse, suicide, tobacco, violence, withdrawal, work, etc."
"Includes introductory information on who has addictions, myths about addictions, elements of addictions, types of addictive behaviors, causes of addictions, ramifications of addictive behaviors, addictions: punishable behaviors or treatable?, recovering from addictions, treatment, etc."
"Provides comprehensive information on the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs as well has the behaviors associated with addiction."@en
"The Encyclopedia of Addictions and Addictive Behaviors is an A-to-Z reference to addictive behaviors--their signs, symptoms, and causes, as well as how to recognize and treat them. More than 300 entries provide a comprehensive overview of individual addictions as well as overlapping issues, such as emotional problems, family dysfunction, and difficulties with employment. This invaluable resource also provides theoretical and practical information on how people who are addicted to various substances or behaviors can, with hard work and assistance from others, often recover and go on to lead norm."@en

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The encyclopedia of addictions and addictive behaviors

Provides comprehensive information on the use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs as well has the behaviors associated with addiction.

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