Author : American Psychiatric Association
Publisher : Amer Psychiatric Pub Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780890424216
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (242 download)
Book Synopsis Let's Talk Facts about Substance Abuse and Addiction by : American Psychiatric Association
Download or read book Let's Talk Facts about Substance Abuse and Addiction written by American Psychiatric Association and published by Amer Psychiatric Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The APA Let's Talk Facts brochure series is designed to improve mental health by promoting informed factual discussion of psychiatric disorders and their treatments. They were developed for educational purposes for the general public and provide answers to commonly asked questions on mental health issues and disorders. Addiction is a serious illness and can ruin health, finances, relationships, and careers. The abuse of drugs and alcohol is a leading cause of preventable illnesses and premature death in our society. The importance of substance abuse treatment cannot be overstated, and fortunately many effective treatments are available. Brochures are sold in packages of 50.