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Impact of addictive substances and behaviours on individual and societal well-being /

This work outlines an innovative and fascinating new framework for understanding the harm that addictive substances and behaviours can cause. Taking a holistic approach and with well-being as a central tenet, it demonstrates how using different methods can lead to a more just and evidence-based appr...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Anderson, Peter, 1954- (Editor), Rehm, Jürgen (Editor), Room, Robin (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Governance of addictive substances and behaviours series.
Subjects:
Substance abuse.
Drugs > Physiological effect.
Substance-Related Disorders > complications
Behavior, Addictive > complications
Illicit Drugs > adverse effects
Alcohol Drinking > adverse effects
Socioeconomic Factors
Substance-Related Disorders
Polytoxicomanie.
Médicaments > Effets physiologiques.
Abus de substances psychoactives.
substance abuse.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Security.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
Drugs > Physiological effect
Substance abuse
Social Welfare & Social Work.
Social Sciences.
Social Welfare & Social Work - General.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This work outlines an innovative and fascinating new framework for understanding the harm that addictive substances and behaviours can cause. Taking a holistic approach and with well-being as a central tenet, it demonstrates how using different methods can lead to a more just and evidence-based approach to dealing with addictions.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 255 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191782282
0191782289
9780191023361
0191023361