DRUGS & DRUG ABUSE
A SELECTION OF TITLES FROM THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY
SYSTEM
Titles marked with a star (*) were purchased
with a grant from the Friends of the Library of Hawai`i.
Addiction
is a choice
by Schaler, Jeffrey A.
Open Court, c2000.
"Instead of looking at drug addiction as a disease, Dr.
Schaler proposes that we view it as willful commitment or dedication, akin to
joining a religion or pursuing a romantic involvement." He suggests it is a
matter of personal choice.
Addiction-free: how to help an alcoholic or
addict get started on recovery
by Hawes, Gene R.
Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press, 2001.
"The book includes phone and fax numbers, Internet
addresses, mail and print resources, along with helpful professional
organizations and government agencies. Written in an easy-to-read, reassuring
way, Addiction-Free provides no-nonsense news about a perplexing problem."
Addiction specialist
by National Learning Corporation.
National Learning Corp., c2001.
Examination study guide .
*Adolescent
substance abuse treatment in the United States : exemplary models from a
national evaluation study
by Stevens, Sally
Haworth Press, 2003
"This book is the first published on exemplary models of
adolescent drug treatment. It delivers detailed descriptions of treatment
models with sections covering outpatient, residential, family-oriented, and
modified therapeutic community (TC) programs serving various ethnic/cultural
groups."
*Becoming
a therapist : what do I say, and why?
by Bender, Suzanne L.
Guilford Press; 2003
"The day-to-day workings of a therapist's practice are
discussed, with tips and sample paperwork (where appropriate) supplemented by
examples of dialogue with patients for various types of encounters. Topics
include the initial meeting, eliciting history, billing, screening, and
therapeutic dilemmas."
*Buzzed:
the straight facts about the most used and abused drugs from alcohol to ecstasy
by Kuhn, Cynthia.
"Scientifically accurate and easy to read, this no-nonsense
handbook gives balanced and objective information on the most often used and
abused drugs."
*Chemical
dependency
Greenhaven Press, 2003.
"Presents opposing viewpoints about the causes and
treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug addiction. Includes a list of
organizations to contact."
*Cracked:
putting broken lives together again: a doctor's story
by Pinsky, Drew.
Regan Books, 2003
"The co-host of radio's "Loveline" shares emergency room
stories of their struggles with addiction and other traumatic events in their
lives."
*Dangerous
drugs: an easy-to-use reference for parents and professionals.
2nd ed.
by Falkowski, Carol L.
Hazelden, 2003
"This is an easy-to-use reference for parents and
professionals. It includes the latest information on the newest drugs to hit
the nation--and who's abusing them. Written for parents, teachers, counselors,
and other professionals, this is an up-to-the-minute, guide covering current
drugs of abuse."
*Designer
drugs
by Olive, M. Foster
Chelsea House Publishers, 2003.
Explains what designer drugs are, their effects on the mind
and body, how they are made and distributed, and laws regarding these drugs.
Drug abuse and teens: a hot issue
by Masline, Shelagh Ryan.
Enslow Publishers, c2000.
"Describes the harmful effects of the many illegal
substances being used in the United States and offers ways to steer clear of
drugs and to seek help if needed."
Drug abuse sourcebook: basic consumer
health information about illicit substances of abuse and the diversion of
prescription medications ...
by Bellenir, Karen.
Omnigraphics, c2000.
"This sourcebook compiles 69 recent contributions by health
and government agencies in seven topic areas: drug use and abuse (including a
discussion on whether marijuana has a place in medicine), the nature of
addiction, drugs abused, recent research on drug-related health risks, treatment
issues, prevention issues, and additional resources: a glossary, dictionary of
street terms, resource guide for parents, self-help groups, Federal and State
agencies, and drug data sources."
Drugs and drug policy in America: a
documentary history
by Belenko, Steven R.
Greenwood Press, 2000.
"Presents 271 original documents that together review the
origins and development of US official policies toward illegal drugs. They
include enacted laws, other government documents, court decisions, scholarly
writings, and articles in the popular print media. He focuses on illegal drugs,
rather than alcohol or prescription medicine."
Drugs 101: an overview for teens
by Hyde, Margaret O.
Twenty-First Century Books, c2003.
"Science author Margaret O. Hyde and Yale University School
of Medicine physician John F. Setaro offer straightforward descriptions of the
physical, psychological, social, and legal effects of drug use, which will be
highly informative to those teens in the process of making a decision about
drugs. A self-test for drug dependency and a list of Web sites for
organizations that can provide further information and assistance complete this
practical, teen-friendly guide."
Encyclopedia of drugs, alcohol, & addictive
behavior
by Carson-DeWitt, Rosalyn.
Macmillan Reference USA,c2001.
"A four-volume reference that addresses the global
ramifications of drug, alcohol, and addictive behaviors. The entries address
political, economic, legal, social, public health, family well-being, and
physical and mental health issues. Updated information includes new brain
imaging techniques, new data about the human genome and its relevance to health,
material to further define the scope and nature of the problem, and studies
designed to uncover the statistical relevance of various prevention, diagnosis,
and treatment programs."
Family solutions for substance abuse:
clinical and counseling approaches
by McCollum, Eric E.
Haworth Clinical Practice Press, c2001.
"This book describes the changing dynamics of the family
system and provides models for diagnosis and intervention. Theoretical
background on family systems is presented, and case studies illustrate the ways
addiction affects and is affected by other family members. Specific attention
is also given to topics like interdependence, negotiating goals, domestic
violence, assessing motivation, relapses, and ending treatment. "
Forces of habit: drugs and the making of
the modern world
by Courtwright, David T.
Harvard University Press, 2001.
"This book is a thorough history of the traffic of
psychoactive substances. It brings wide research, reasoned judgment, and dry
humor to a subject prone to ill-informed and overheated discussions."
Grant$ for health programs for children
and youth: covers grants to hospitals, health care facilities, social service
agencies, and educational institutions in the U.S. and abroad for construction
and equipment costs, staff, information services, preventive medicine programs,
including dental care and health education programs, and operating support:
also includes treatment programs for alcohol and drug abuse, mental health
programs and medical research
by Foundation Center.
Foundation Center, c2000.
Grant$ for mental health, addictions and
crisis services: covers grants to hospitals, health centers, residential
treatment facilities, group homes, social service agencies, and mental health
associations in the U.S. and abroad for a variety of services, including:
addiction prevention and treatment, psychiatric counseling, hot line/crisis
intervention services (such as suicide prevention and rape victim relief),
services for developmentally disabled, autistic, and learning disabled, and
public education and research
by Foundation Center.
Foundation Center, c2000.
Grant$ for program evaluation: covers
grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and abroad to evaluate programs in
the arts; community development; crime; education; environmental protection;
foreign and international affairs; media; medicine and health; public policy and
public affairs; recreation, sports, and athletics; religion; science and
technology; social science; and social services; and grants to evaluate programs
for: the aging; alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention; children and
youth; the disabled; the homeless; libraries; minorities; scholarships; and
women and girls
by Foundation Center.
The Foundation Center, c2000.
The heart of addiction
by Dodes, Lance M.
HarperCollins, c2002.
"Psychiatrist Dr. Lance Dodes, presents his theory that all
addictions have at their heart certain emotional/psychological factors that,
once understood, can be successfully managed. He shows how these factors can be
turned to good use to find exactly what alternatives will work in mastering
addictions."
A history of addiction & recovery in the
United States
by Lemanski, Michael.
See Sharp Press, c2001.
"Far-reaching, fair-minded, and elegant, this book is a
thorough history of the traffic of psychoactive substances."
*Illegal
drugs : a complete guide to their history, chemistry, use and abuse / Paul M.
Gahlinger.
Sagebrush Press, 2004.
"An overview of illegal drugs is provided, including the
role of drugs in the workplace, the psychology of addiction, the war on drugs,
and the biological effect of drugs on the brain. Each drug listing discusses
its history, users, chemical characteristics, long-term health problems, and
overdose information. A wealth of details will prove informative to students,
parents, and health-care professionals."
Inhalants and your nasal
passages: the incredibly disgusting story|
by O'Donnell, Kerri, 1972-
Rosen Central, 2001.
"This book outlines the harrowing effects "huffing" and
"bagging it" have on the body--including everything from fainting to choking to
death. Also included is information on how to spot a potential huffer as well
as useful Web sites and related associations where concerned teens can get
help."
It will never happen to me: growing up with
addiction as youngsters, adolescents, adults
by Black, Claudia.|
Hazelden, c2001.
"This 'little green book,' as it has come to be known to
hundreds of thousands of C.O.A.'s and A.C.O.A.'s, is meant to help the reader
understand the roles children in alcoholic families adopt, the problems they
face in adulthood as a result, and what they can do to break the pattern of
destruction."
*Just
say know: talking with kids about drugs and alcohol
by Kuhn, Cynthia.
Norton, c2002.
"This title attempts to give parents, educators, and health
professionals tools to talk with kids about how alcohol and other drugs interact
with their minds and bodies. It teaches adults what they need to know about a
wide range of drugs in a simple, easy-to-read format. For each type of drug it
suggests conversations that help lead children to choose freedom from drug
abuse."
National directory of drug and alcohol abuse
treatment programs
by United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration.
2000-
*The
official patient's sourcebook on methamphetamine dependence
Icon Health Publications, 2002.
"This book has been created for patients who have decided
to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process.
Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other
health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information
covering virtually all topics related to methamphetamine dependence, from the
essentials to the most advanced areas of research. References to reliable
internet-based resources are provided."
Overcoming addiction: a common sense
approach
by Hardiman, Michael.
Crossing Press, 2000
"This
is a practical resource about the nature of addiction, the ease with which it
occurs, the ways in which it causes destruction in the lives of addicts and
their families, and how to find help."
*Performance-enhancing
drugs
Greenhaven Press: Thomson/Gale, c2003.
*Preventing
workplace substance abuse : beyond drug testing to wellness
American Psychological Association, 2002.
"This title is aimed at employers and their policy advisors
as well as counselors and researchers in prevention and health promotion and
advocates approaches that include psychoeducational or other prevention-oriented
programs. The aim is not necessarily to replace established testing programs
but to encourage an approach with additional components that promote health and
well being in the workplace."
Report to the Twenty-first Legislature,
State of Hawaii, 2002: pursuant to section 329-3, Hawaii revised statutes,
requiring a report by the Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and
Controlled Substances (HACDACS)
by Hawaii. Dept. of Health. Hawaii Advisory Commission on
Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances.
HACDACS, [2002]
Report to the Twenty-first Legislature,
State of Hawaii, 2002: pursuant to Section 321-195, Hawaii revised statutes,
requiring a report by the Department of Health on implementation of the state
plan for substance abuse
by Hawaii. Dept. of Health. Behavioral Health
Administration. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division.
The Division, [2002]
The selfish brain: learning from addiction
by DuPont, Robert L., 1936-
Hazelden, 2000|
“Based on his experience as a specialist on addiction and
as a policymaker, former drug czar Robert L. DuPont, M.D., advocates
'tough-love' measures to strip away the denial that allows addicts to remain
trapped in their destructive habit. He examines treatment options, especially
12-step programs, which he believes are the most effective path to recovery."
Statewide substance abuse treatment plan: a
foundation document
by Hawaii. Dept. of Health. Behavioral Health
Administration. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division.
The Division, [2000]
Substance abuse and treatment needs: adult
population household survey (1998): executive summary|
by University of Hawaii (Honolulu). School of Public
Health.
Hawaii Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Division, [1999?].
Substance abuse: information for school
counselors, social workers, therapists, and counselors
by Fisher, Gary L
Allyn and Bacon, 2002
"A
balanced text surveying topics in substance abuse and its treatment including
examples from the authors' own clinical experiences. They review current
thought on support groups, codependency, relapse prevention, and special cases
in ethnically diverse groups as well as related HIV/AIDS issues."
Warning signs: a guidebook for parents:
how to read the early signals of low self-esteem, addiction, and hidden violence
in your kids
by Kelly, John.
Lifeline Press, c2002.
"Addiction counselor John Kelly explores the causes of low
self-esteem and alerts parents to the early warning signs that can signal
someone is on the road to addiction or violent behavior."
*Young,
sober & free: experience, strength, and hope for young adults.
2nd ed.
by Marshall, Shelly.
Hazelden, 2003
"These are revealing narratives told from the perspective
of today's recovering young people, who have survived their early years despite
becoming addicted to alcohol and other drugs. The firsthand accounts are
accompanied by discussions of Twelve Step principles that serve as a guide to
young adults in recovery."
Youth substance abuse prevention strategy
by Hawaii. Governor. Hawaii Substance Abuse Prevention
Advisory Committee.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, Hawaii Dept. of Health],
2001.
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