Substance-Related Disorders in Persons with Mental Retardation

Author: Peter Sturmey, Howie Reyer, Ron Lee & Adrienne Robek

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Until recently substance-related disorders in people with mental retardation have received relatively little attention. People with mild mental retardation living independently in community settings are at risk for subastance-related disorders. This volume summerizes all the available research on this problem, including diagnosis, epidemiology, risk factors, treatment and model programs, and staff training.

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Table of contents

138 pages Printed 2003
CONTENTS

Series Forward

Introduction

Chapter 1 - Definition and Diagnosis

Chapter 2 - Epidemiology

Chapter 3 - Alcohol-Related Disorders

Chapter 4 - Nicotine-Related Disorders

Chapter 5 - Other Substances

Chapter 6 - Programs and Interventions

Reference

Category: Substance Abuse

Media: Book

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