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Record Nr.

UNINA9910807372703321

Autore

Lecca Pedro J. <1936-, >

Titolo

Preschoolers and substance abuse : strategies for prevention and intervention / / Pedro J. Lecca, Thomas D. Watts

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Routledge, , 2009

ISBN

1-317-82300-1

1-317-82301-X

1-315-82048-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (125 p.)

Collana

Haworth addictions treatment Preschoolers and substance abuse

Altri autori (Persone)

WattsThomas D

Disciplina

372.3/7

372.37

Soggetti

Preschool children - Drug use - United States

Drug abuse - United States - Prevention

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; About the Authors; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Chapter I. Introduction; Current Impact of Substance Abuse on Families of Preschool Children and Models; Community Perspectives; Chapter II. Prenatal and Postnatal Consequences of Maternal Substance Abuse; Preschool Children of Substance Abusers and Prevention Strategies and Programs; Chapter III. Prevention Strategies and Programs; Parental Participation in Prevention; Some Identifying Factors of Children in Need; School-Based Prevention Programs; Community-Based Prevention Programs for Adolescents

Family Intervention and TreatmentChapter IV. Children of Minority Groups and Substance Abuse; The Role of Cultural Issues in Service Delivery to Children of Alcoholic Families; Focus Questions; Introduction; What Are the Cultural Issues Affecting Service Delivery?; How Does the Existing Health System Meet the Needs of a Variety of Clients?; Summary; Staffing, Structure, and Setting of the Service; Client Knowledge and Attitudes; Gaps in Services to Cultural Groups; Chapter V. Summary and Recommendations; Chapter VI. References; Appendix

A Selected Bibliography of Bibliographies on Substance



AbuseSuggested Readings; State Prevention Contacts; State Authorities; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Find remarkable prevention and treatment strategies for preschool-age children of substance abusers in this informative volume. It provides an overview of the various problems exposure to substance abuse can cause for preschool children. Because of the strong influences parents have on their children, early childhood is a critical time for intervention to counteract the damaging effects of alcohol and drug abusing parents. Research shows that attitudes about alcohol and other drugs are already formed by junior high school level, and senior high school is too late for significant attitude chang