Alcohol Abuse and Dependence

Prevalence of Alcohol Abuse

 

Course of the Disorder

 

Costs of Alcohol Dependence

 

Short-Term Effects of Alcohol

 

Long-Term Effects of Prolonged Alcohol Abuse

 

Nicotine and Cigarette Smoking

Prevalence and Health Consequences of Smoking

 

Consequences of Secondhand Smoke

 

 

Marijuana

Prevalence of Marijuana Use

 

Effects of Marijuana

 

 

Sedatives and Stimulants

 

Sedatives

 

Stimulants

 

 

LSD and Other Hallucinogens

Effects of Hallucinogens

 

 

Etiology of Substance Abuse and Dependence

Sociocultural Variables

 

Psychological Variables

 

Biological Variables

 

Therapy for Alcohol Abuse and Dependence

Admitting the Problem

 

Traditional Hospital Treatment

 

Biological Treatments

 

Alcoholics Anonymous

 

Couples Therapy

 

Cognitive and Behavioral Treatments

 

Clinical Considerations in Treating Alcohol Abuse

 

 

Therapy for the Use of Illicit Drugs

Biological Treatments

 

Psychological Treatments

 

 

Treatment of Cigarette Smoking

Psychological Treatments

 

Biological Treatments

 

Relapse Prevention

 

 

Prevention of Substance Abuse