Cannabis Dependence: Its Nature, Consequences and Treatment (International Research Monographs in the Addictions) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521891361 ISBN 13: 9780521891363

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Cannabis dependence is controversial. What are the health and behavioral risks of becoming cannabis-dependent? What counseling approaches have been tested with adults and adolescents, and how effective are they? What are the arguments for legalization, regulation, or prohibition? Looking back and toward the future, what do we know and what do we need to learn? This state-of-the-science review sets out to answer all such questions, beginning with an historical examination and moving into diagnosis, classification, epidemiology, public health, policy, issues relating to regulation and prohibition, and evidence-based interventions.

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Book Description:

Cannabis dependence is controversial. Does it occur or is it a myth put forth by those who oppose legalization? What are the signs? How many people are affected? What are the risks of becoming cannabis-dependent? What interventions have been tested with adults and adolescents, and are they effective? What are the arguments for legalization, regulation, or prohibition? This state-of-the-science review sets out to answer all those questions, beginning with an historical examination and moving into diagnosis, classification, epidemiology, public health, policy, issues relating to regulation and prohibition, and evidence-based interventions.

About the Author:

D.O.B. 23 April 1942.

D.O.B. 19 January 1957.

D.O.B. 23 April 1942.

D.O.B. 19 January 1957.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521891361
• ISBN 13: 9780521891363
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 404
• Editor: Roffman Roger, Stephens Robert S.