Addictions: Your Questions AnsweredThe "Element Guides" series addresses our most common psychological and emotional issues in a clear, authoritative and straightforward manner. Each book, written by a professional therapist, explores the psychological background, possible causes and symptoms and presents a comprehensive approach to dealing with the situation. These guides are objective, accessible, and provide the reader with a full range of information and resources. Whether it's drugs, alcohol, food, gambling or exercise, addiction is a major problem, especially for children and teenagers. Recent figures suggest that nearly two million young people take drugs recreationally at least once a week. This positive and informative book offers the latest facts on causes and treatment of addiction, advice on self-help and a special focus on children and addiction. |
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Contents
Checklists for Specific Addictions | 7 |
Causes | 24 |
SelfHelp Strategies for a Happier Life | 33 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Addictions: Your Questions Answered Element guide series |
| Author | Deirdre Boyd |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Element, 1998 |
| ISBN | 1862041806, 9781862041806 |
| Length | 150 pages |
| Subjects | › › Psychology / Psychopathology / Addiction |
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