Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Behavior: Psychological Research Perspectives
Providing a psychological perspective on the use and abuse of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs this Second Edition includes more coverage of the theories of alcohol and other drug use and abuse as well as broad conceptual issues related to the nature of addiction and recent developments in research methodsKey Features Focuses on alcohol which is used more widely than any other drug and the one that is associated with the most societal harm Evaluates important studies on major issues concepts and theories rather than providing exhaustive literature reviews Teaches students to become educated consumers of research findings rather than passive or uncritical recipientsAncillaries A Student Study Site at with chapter summaries multiplechoice quizzes flashcards for glossary items an annotated list of relevant Web sites informational QuickTime movies and SAGE journal articles A password protected Instructors Resource Site at 2einstr includes PowerPoint slides and test questionsIntended AudienceThis text is appropriate for upperlevel undergraduate courses in Drugs and Behavior Psychology of Addiction and Drug Abuse Counseling It can also be used in graduatelevelcourses in Drugs and Behavior and Addiction courses taught in health science social work criminal justice and nursing