Adolescent Addiction: Epidemiology, Assessment, and Treatment (Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional)

__Adolescent Addiction,__Second Edition, offers researchers and clinicians a single-volume resource on the nature, extent and treatment of addictive problems in adolescents. The book is divided into three main parts. Part one addresses the foundations of addictive problems, including developmental, social, and neurobiologicl factors. Part two addresses common addictions among adolescents. New chapters include e-cigarette, smartphone, social networking, and exercise addiction. Part three discusses challenges and recommendations for future research in adolescent addiction. All chapters in part two follow a similar format to introduction and clinical characteristics, screening and clinical assessment methods, epidemiology, cormorbidity, course and outcome, protective and risk factors, evidence-based clinical strategies for prevention and treatment, and a concise summary of key clinical points. Adolescent Addiction, Second Edition, offers researchers and clinicians a single-volume resource on the nature, extent and treatment of addictive problems in adolescents. The book is divided into three main parts. Part one addresses the foundations of addictive problems, including developmental, social, and neurobiologicl factors. Part two addresses common addictions among adolescents. New chapters include e-cigarette, smartphone, social networking, and exercise addiction. Part three discusses challenges and recommendations for future research in adolescent addiction. All chapters in part two follow a similar format to introduction and clinical characteristics, screening and clinical assessment methods, epidemiology, cormorbidity, course and outcome, protective and risk factors, evidence-based clinical strategies for prevention and treatment, and a concise summary of key clinical points. Introduces the foundations to understanding addiction. Examines the epidemiology, comorbidity, course, and outcome of addictions. Provides screening and clinical assessment methods. Summarizes evidence-based clinical strategies for treatment. Covers both substance addiction and behavioral addictions. New chapters on e-cigarette, smartphone, internet, and exercise addiction. Adolescent Addiction: Epidemiology, Assessment, And Treatment, Second Edition, Offers Researchers And Clinicians A Single-volume Resource On The Nature, Extent And Treatment Of Addictive Problems In Adolescents. Chapters Cover The Foundations Of Addictive Problems, Including Developmental, Social And Neurobiological Factors, Common Addictions Among Adolescents, Including E-cigarettes, Shopping, Smartphones, Social Networking And Exercise Addiction, And Challenges And Recommendations For Future Research In Adolescent Addiction. Chapters In The Second Half Of The Book Cover Clinical Characteristics, Screening And Clinical Assessment Methods, Epidemiology, Comorbidity, Course And Outcome, Protective And Risk Factors, And More. Presents A Breadth Of Coverage On Addiction Problems Presents A Simple And Accessible Organization, Making It Easy To Examine Specific Addictive Problems - Their Nature, Extent And Prevention/intervention Includes A Concise Summary Of Key Clinical Points In Each Chapter To Help Readers Put Findings Into Practice