Overview
Substance use among college students can result in serious academic and safety problems and have long-term negative repercussions. This state-of-the-art volume draws on the latest research on students' alcohol and drug use to provide useful suggestions for how to address this critical issue on college campuses. Leading researchers from multiple disciplines examine the prevalence and nature of substance use by students; biological and neuropsychological considerations; psychological and social aspects; prevention; and policy. Exemplary programs are presented -- including brief interventions, comprehensive prevention programs, and recovery support programs -- enhancing the utility of the book for campus-based clinicians and administrators.
Full Product Details
Author: Helene Raskin White (The State University of New Jersey, United States) ,
David L. Rabiner (Duke University, United States) ,
Shannon K Bailie ,
Marsha E. Bates
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Imprint: Guilford Publications
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.80cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.560kg
ISBN: 9781606239957
ISBN 10: 1606239953
Pages: 306
Publication Date: 20 December 2011
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
This is an important contribution for professionals who work in the college or university milieu, as well as instructors who teach courses on substance abuse. The book presents up-to-date information and current best practices. While it is well recognized that college students are at risk for substance use problems, the difficulties around prevention are legion. 'Lecturing at' college students is only marginally effective, but this book describes interventions that work! By introducing the concept that colleges and universities would benefit greatly by creating recovering communities, the book beckons the reader to the future of college-level substance use programming and opens up a whole new topic for pedagogy. --Joy G. Willmott, MSSA. LISW, LICDC, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University <br> A 'must-have' for every practitioner, administrator, or policy maker committed to reducing problems associated with college drinking and drug use, this essen
The book is a greatly appreciated academic source that informs the subject and allows the reader to ascertain more knowledge of extensive theory and research into the area of drinking and drug use within a student population. - Ashley Howard, Addiction Today, No 37, March 2013 This is an important contribution for professionals who work in the college or university milieu, as well as instructors who teach courses on substance abuse. The book presents up-to-date information and current best practices. While it is well recognized that college students are at risk for substance use problems, the difficulties around prevention are legion. 'Lecturing at' college students is only marginally effective, but this book describes interventions that work! By introducing the concept that colleges and universities would benefit greatly by creating recovering communities, the book beckons the reader to the future of college-level substance use programming and opens up a whole new topic for pedagogy. - Joy G. Willmott, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, USA A 'must-have' for every practitioner, administrator, or policy maker committed to reducing problems associated with college drinking and drug use, this essential resource guides college and university professionals to effectively bring theory to practice. Comprehensively reviewing the latest scientific research in the field, the book focuses on ways to change both college drinking culture and individuals' high-risk behaviors. - Diane Fedorchak, Center for Health Promotion, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
This is an important contribution for professionals who work in the college or university milieu, as well as instructors who teach courses on substance abuse. The book presents up-to-date information and current best practices. While it is well recognized that college students are at risk for substance use problems, the difficulties around prevention are legion. 'Lecturing at' college students is only marginally effective, but this book describes interventions that work! By introducing the concept that colleges and universities would benefit greatly by creating recovering communities, the book beckons the reader to the future of college-level substance use programming and opens up a whole new topic for pedagogy. - Joy G. Willmott, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, USA A 'must-have' for every practitioner, administrator, or policy maker committed to reducing problems associated with college drinking and drug use, this essential resource guides college and university professionals to effectively bring theory to practice. Comprehensively reviewing the latest scientific research in the field, the book focuses on ways to change both college drinking culture and individuals' high-risk behaviors. - Diane Fedorchak, Center for Health Promotion, University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA
Author Information
Edited by Helene Raskin White, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA, and David L. Rabiner, Duke University, North Carolina, USA
