Women under the Influence [Paperback]

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (Author), Joseph A. Califano Jr. (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0801882281 | ISBN-13: 978-0801882289 | Publication Date: December 14, 2005 | Edition: 1

This comprehensive and accessible book documents the physical and emotional effects of substance abuse in girls and women, explores the role of the advertising and entertainment industries in popularizing various substances of abuse, and discusses the way America responds to this enormous health problem.

Covering a broad range of substances—nicotine, alcohol, prescription and illicit drugs—the book addresses the unique reasons that girls and women smoke and abuse alcohol and drugs. It provides the most current information about the use of prescription and club drugs, key warning signs of addiction, and options for prevention and treatment. The book includes historical anecdotes and testimonies from recovering women.

Incorporating more than a decade of extensive research, Women under the Influence will help women, health care professionals, educators, and policy makers understand the scope of substance abuse in girls and women, the urgency of responding to the problem, the key points of intervention, and potential roads to recovery.

Editorial Reviews

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An excellent starting point for patrons researching the topic, as it examines substance abuse in women of all ages.

(Library Journal 2006)

The first of its kind and the product of 10 years of research.

(Southern Review of Books 2006)

Thoughtfully examines the myriad factors that enhance vulnerability to substance-abuse problems across the life span and the unique challenges of life-stage transitions in women.

(New England Journal of Medicine 2006)

This readable and useful treatise wil be a valuable resource on substance abuse for readers in a variety of disciplines.

(Choice )

Women under the Influence belongs in the personal library of every parent with a daughter, everyone with a sister, mother or grandmother and every husband. With this book, women will better understand the substance abuse risks they face at each stage of life.

(Nancy Reagan, Former First Lady )

This book reveals the unique characteristics of girls and women with drug and alcohol problems. It will greatly enhance the ability of doctors and counselors to help women of all ages and walks of life.

(Betty Ford, Former First Lady )

This book should be in every health professional's office in America. It will help doctors, nurses, dentists, psychologists and substance abuse treatment providers better serve women with substance abuse problems.

(Louis W. Sullivan, M.D., Former Secretary, Health and Human Services )

About the Author

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University was founded in 1992 by Joseph A. Califano, Jr., who served as President Lyndon Johnson's chief assistant for domestic affairs and as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Jimmy Carter. CASA is a research and policy organization dedicated to combating substance abuse, bringing together the professional disciplines necessary to study and combat abuse of all substances—alcohol, tobacco, and illegal, prescription, and performance-enhancing drugs—in all sectors of society.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press; 1 edition (December 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801882281
• ISBN-13: 978-0801882289
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #581,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Women under the influence, June 30, 2006

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Debra Edwards "Debra" (Weldon, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Women under the Influence (Paperback)

Book was very 'DRY' in the reading. It is informative, but the way that it was written was a bit too much. Author uses long vague descriptions before you finally understand what they are trying to say. Like using 500 words when 10 words would have explained the same thing in a better way.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars comprehensive, February 24, 2008

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This review is from: Women under the Influence (Paperback)

This is maybe the most comprehensive and well-researched book on women and addiction. It serves as an excellent resource for anyone interested in this topic. I have given away several copies to friends who were writing papers, etc. on this topic so I keep having to buy new copies for myself.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Substance Abuse among Women, March 13, 2006

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Joseph F. Gersitz "Friend of Peace" (In the East) - See all my reviews
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This is a thorough report of scietific research on the differences between men and women and their reactions to the use of tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs. It is essential reading for anyone needing to understand the topic and those who are caught up in this problem.