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Pathfinder: Substance Abuse
Scope|Subject Headings|Overview Sources|Circulating Books|Periodicals, Journals & Trade Publications|Article Databases|Web Sites
SCOPE: Substance abuse occurs when an individual demonstrates repeated use of a substance, which may result in physical harm, multiple legal problems, and recurrent social and interpersonal problems. (DSM IV) Individuals may have problems at work, have unexcused absences at school, and have difficulties with relationships. Substance abuse may cause a deterioration of health. Aggressive and violent behavior may be associated with substance abuse.
SUBJECT HEADINGS
Books dealing with substance abuse are listed in the Baddour Library's on-line catalog under the following subject headings:
Alcoholism
Drinking of alcoholic beverages
Drug abuse
Drugs
Narcotics
There are sources located in the Reference Section of the Baddour Library that give a general overview or summary of the topic you are researching. The following is a list of some of the sources available in the library.
OVERVIEW SOURCES
REF RC 455.2.C4 D536 2000 DSMIV TR
REF HV 5804.E53 1995 Encyclopedia of Drugs and Alcohol
REF BF 31.E52 2000 Encyclopedia of Psychology
CIRCULATING BOOKS (Located in the upstairs section of the library)
DuPont, Robert L. The Selfish Brain: Learning from Addiction. Washington, D.C: American Psychiatric Press, 1997.
Edwards, Griffith. Alcohol: The Worlds Favorite Drug. New York: Thomas Dunne Books, 2002.
Fisher, Gary L.
Rethinking our War on drugs: Candid Talk About Controversial Issues.
Westport, Conn: Praeger, 2006.
Forrest, Gary G. Chemical Dependency and Antisocial Personality Disorder: Psychotherapy and Assessment Strategies. New York: Haworth Press, 1994.
Miller, Norman S. Alcohol. New York: Plenum Medical Book Co; 1991.
Miller, Norman S. Recent Advances in Addictive Disorders. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, 1993
(Psychiatric Clinics of North America).
PERIODICALS, JOURNALS & TRADE PUBLICATIONS
Click the link for a
list of full text journals available through our databases in:
ARTICLE DATABASES
WEB SITES
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University
http://www.casaColumbia.org/
Links to government resources, frequently asked questions. A special feature is resources for kids and teens as well as a parent information network.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
Designed for both the health professional as well as the student. Links to web sites on topics such as marijuana, steroid abuse, ecstasy. A nice feature is the info fact sheets for parents and teachers. Substance
Abuse - Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco
http://www.mc.cc.md.us/library/grcurrtopic.htm#sub
Updated
12/12/2007
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