Machine derived contents note: Part I. INTRODUCTION. 1. The Nature of Addiction. 2. Historical Perspectives. 3. Strengths-Based Helping Strategies. Part II. THE BIOLOGY OF ADDICTION. 4. Substance Abuse Misuse, Dependence, and the Body. 5. Interventions Related To Biology. PART III. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTION. 6. Addiction Across the Lifespan. 7. Eating Disorders, Gambling, Shopping, and Other Behavioral Addictions. 8. Substance Misuse with a Coexisting Disorder or Disability. Part IV. SOCIAL ASPECTS OF ADDICTION. 9. Family Risks and Resiliencies. 10. Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Issues. 11. Gender and Sexual Orientation Differences. 12. Mutual Help Groups: A Strengths Perspective. 13. Public Policy. Epilogue: Providing Options. Appendix
