Understanding Addiction

By Melissa Abramovitz

Addiction to drugs, alcohol, video games, gambling, and more profoundly affect individuals, families, and society as a whole. How are different types of addiction similar? What causes addiction? How can it be prevented and treated? Mental health experts' opinions on all aspects of addiction vary widely, but all do agree that this widespread problem needs urgent attention.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1682822710
• ISBN13: 9781682822715
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Referencepoint Press
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12