Handbook of Child and Adolescent Drug and Substance Abuse

Louis A. Pagliaro is Codirector of the Substance Abusology and Clinical Pharmacology Research Group. A registered psychologist, his area of specialty clinical practice is the treatment of people who have substance use disorders, including dual disorders. He consults widely as a forensic psychologist in the area of psychotropic drug use.

An insightful and comprehensive guide covering the nature of drug and substance useand abuse by children and adolescents

Section I Introduction. Chapter 1 The Nature and Extent of Substance Abuse. Chapter 2 Explaining Substance Use: A Review of Prevalent Theories. Section II Developmental Considerations. Chapter 3 Prenatal Exposure to Substances of Abuse. Chapter 4 Exposure and Use of Substances of Abuse During Infancy and Childhood. Chapter 5 Adolescent Substance Use. Section III Social Considerations. Chapter 6 Effects of Substance Use on Learning and Memory. Chapter 7 Substance-Related Accidents and Violence: Children and Adolescents as Victims. Chapter 8 Substance-Related Violence: Children and Adolescents as Perpetrators. Chapter 9 Substance Use, and HIV Infection and AIDS. Section lV Clinical Considerations. Chapter 10 Identifying and Diagnosing Substance Use Disorders: Tools and Analysis. Chapter 11 Dual Diagnoses: Substance Use and Co-Occurring Diagnosis. Chapter 12 Preventing and Treating Substance Use Disorders: Promoting Successful Outcomes.