Substance Abuse and Dependence in Adolescence: Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Treatment

Recent years have seen a growth in the numbers of studies of substance abuse and dependence in adolescence, focusing on prevalence, risk factors, comorbidity, course and outcome. At the same time, numerous prevention and intervention strategies have been developed. In this book, an eminent group of international researchers and clinicians, summarize the most recent empirical findings and state-of-the-art knowledge on substance abuse and dependence in adolescence and includes comprehensive information on prevention and treatment.