Rural Substance Abuse
| Author | : Elizabeth B. Robertson |
| Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 549 |
| Release | : 1999-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780788177446 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0788177443 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Download or read book Rural Substance Abuse written by Elizabeth B. Robertson and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1999-04 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews what is known about drug & alcohol abuse in rural settings, to identify gaps in this knowledge base, & to suggest areas for further study. The first 4 chapters establish the characteristics of rural settings & the interpersonal social contexts that shape drug & alcohol abuse patterns & services. There are chapters on the health, social, & economic consequences of the abuse of drugs & alcohol. Also, prevention & treatment services, access & delivery issues, & information dissemination to improve these services. Presents the special needs of rural Native American, African-American & Hispanic-American.
