Chemical Dependency: A Systems ApproachBased on classes taught by the authors, this textbook is designed as an examination of alcohol and drug abuse and dependence for social workers about to begin professional practice. The four sections are titled theories, models, and definitions; intervention, prevention, and public policy; chemical |
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The Etiology of Addiction | 23 |
Becoming Addicted | 36 |
The Physiological and Behavioral Consequences | 45 |
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