Helping Adolescents at Risk

Book Description

Prevention of Multiple Problem Behaviors

This comprehensive volume reviews current knowledge about multiple problem behaviours in adolescence, focusing on "what works" in prevention and treatment.

Cutting-edge research is presented on the epidemiology, development, and social costs of four youth problems that frequently co-occur:

• serious antisocial behaviour
• drug and alcohol misuse
• tobacco smoking
• risky sexual behaviour.

Empirically supported prevention and treatment programs are identified.