College drinking and drug use /

"Substance use among college students can result in serious academic and safety problems and have long-term negative repercussions. This state-of-the-art volume draws on the latest research on students' alcohol and drug use to provide useful suggestions for how to address this critical iss...

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Other Authors: White, Helene Raskin, 1949-, Rabiner, David L.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Guilford Press, ©2012.
Series:Duke series in child development and public policy.
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Online Access: Full text (Wentworth users only)
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:"Substance use among college students can result in serious academic and safety problems and have long-term negative repercussions. This state-of-the-art volume draws on the latest research on students' alcohol and drug use to provide useful suggestions for how to address this critical issue on college campuses. Leading researchers from multiple disciplines examine the prevalence and nature of substance use by students; biological and neuropsychological considerations; psychological and social aspects; prevention; and policy. Exemplary programs are presented--including brief interventions, comprehensive prevention programs, and recovery support programs--enhancing the utility of the book for campus-based clinicians and administrators"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 306 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781609189594
1609189590
9786613378996
6613378992
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.