Substance abuse in Canada

In an accessible and engaging style, this short book presents the research, survey, and interview data on substance abuse, taking into account Canada's regional differences and demography. It describes the models used by experts to explain substance abuse and addiction, and evaluates the various social policy, psychological, and medical solutions. Students and interested general readers alike will learn a great deal about how experts have come to understand the complicated, controversial topic of substance abuse.

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• Accuracy of information: well-researched, appropriately cited, and well written / organized  
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• Canadian Resource