Addictions: Elements, History, Treatments, and Research (Health and Psychology Sourcebooks)

This book offers an accessible and comprehensive yet compact description of various forms of addiction, a disorder suffered by one in every 10 people in the United States.· Addresses history, signs/symptoms, incidence, personal, familial, societal, and economic effects· Chapters include case studies and emerging research· Features a glossary for easy explanations of terms· Includes a further reading list for more information