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An excellent starting point for patrons researching the topic, as it examines substance abuse in women of all ages.
The first of its kind and the product of 10 years of research.
Thoughtfully examines the myriad factors that enhance vulnerability to substance-abuse problems across the life span and the unique challenges of life-stage transitions in women.
This readable and useful treatise wil be a valuable resource on substance abuse for readers in a variety of disciplines.
Women under the Influence belongs in the personal library of every parent with a daughter, everyone with a sister, mother or grandmother and every husband. With this book, women will better understand the substance abuse risks they face at each stage of life.
This book reveals the unique characteristics of girls and women with drug and alcohol problems. It will greatly enhance the ability of doctors and counselors to help women of all ages and walks of life.
This book should be in every health professional's office in America. It will help doctors, nurses, dentists, psychologists and substance abuse treatment providers better serve women with substance abuse problems.
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Book Details
Publication Date
Status
Available
Trim Size
6
x 9
Pages
312
ISBN
9780801882289
Illustration Description
3 halftones, 3 line drawings
Table of Contents
Foreword
1. Pathways to Substance Abuse among Girls and Women
2. Women and Smoking
3. Women and Alcohol
4. Women and Prescription and Illicit Drugs
5. Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
6. Getting Over the
Foreword
1. Pathways to Substance Abuse among Girls and Women
2. Women and Smoking
3. Women and Alcohol
4. Women and Prescription and Illicit Drugs
5. Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
6. Getting Over the influence
7. prevention and Policy Opportunities across the Life Spam
Acknowledgments
Appendix: Resources
Notes
Index
