It is generally acknowledged that the most cost-effective means of curtailing alcohol and drug abuse is prevention. Providing interventions to at-risk individua

The chapters in this book provide a comprehensive overview of the pervasive effects throughout society of substance abuse, as well as of prevention programs at

Estimates indicate that as many as 1 in 4 Americans will experience a mental health problem or will misuse alcohol or drugs in their lifetimes. These disorders

All across the United States, individuals, families, communities, and health care systems are struggling to cope with substance use, misuse, and substance use d

Drug abuse persists as one of the most costly and contentious problems on the nation's agenda. Pathways of Addiction meets the need for a clear and thoughtful n