Substance Use Among Women

For students and professionals in health and social care, this reference offers thorough discussion of the theoretical, empirical, and clinical aspects of substance abuse among women. Pagliaro (nursing, substance abuse research, U. of Alberta) and Louis Pagliaro (education psychology, College of Alberta) offer their own empirically-based assessment model and outline strategies for diagnosis and treatment. An extensive directory of agencies and resources is included, along with a long list of references.