Addiction : opposing viewpoints /
Addiction : opposing viewpoints / [print]
Jennifer A. Hurley, book editor.
- San Diego, California : Greenhaven Press, (c)2000.
- 192 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
- Opposing viewpoints series .
- Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered) .
Includes bibliographies and index.
Ch. 1 What factors contribute to addiction? -- Addiction is a disease Addiction is not a disease Marijuana is a gateway to highly addictive drugs Marijuana is not a gateway to highly addictive drugs Underage drinking increases the risk of alcoholism Underage drinking can lower the risk of alcoholism Ch.2 Is addiction a serious problem? -- Substance abuse among teens is rising Substance abuse among teens is not rising Smoking causes a dangerous nicotine addiction Nicotine is not the active ingredient in tobacco smoke Compulsive gambeling is a natural concern Compulsive gambling is not a national concern Alcohlism is a serious problem The dangers of alcohol abuse are exagerated Ch.3 How should addiction be treated? -- Treatment programs help addicts recover Many addicts recover without treatment Problem drinkers can learn moderation Problem drinkers cannot learn moderation Methadone is an effective treatment for heroin addiction Heroin addicts should have supervised access to heroin Supplying addicts with heroin is dangerous Holistic therapies can help addicts recover Ch.4 How should the government deal with addiction? -- Legalizing drugs would benefit addicts and society Legalizing drugs would increase addition The government should direct its resources toward law enforcement The government Eric Niiler -- Sally L. Satel -- Kevin J. Volpe -- John Morgan and Lynn Zimmer -- Hazelden Foundation -- Stanton Peele -- Join Together -- Sharon Cargo -- William Everette Bailey -- Lauren A Colby -- Bernard P. Horn -- Dick Boland -- W. Waldo -- Stanton Peele -- National Institute on Drug Abuse -- Anita Dubey -- Nancy Shute and Laura Tangley -- Part I : Hazelden Foundation, Part II : James E. Royce -- Stephen Chapman -- Methadone is not an effective treatment for heroin addiction Barbara Del Pizzo -- Ethan Nadelmann -- Robert Maginnis -- Marianne Apostolides -- Randy E. Barnett -- Erich Goode -- Michael DeCourcy Hinds -- should direct its resources toward drug treatment Increased regulation of tobacco products would not reduce teenage smoking Joseph A. Califano Jr. -- Increased regulation of tobacco products would reduce teenage smoking Richard B. Heyman -- Dwight R. Lee.
99010734
Drug abuse--United States.
Alcoholism--United States.
Tobacco use--United States.
HV4998.H965.A335 2000
Includes bibliographies and index.
Ch. 1 What factors contribute to addiction? -- Addiction is a disease Addiction is not a disease Marijuana is a gateway to highly addictive drugs Marijuana is not a gateway to highly addictive drugs Underage drinking increases the risk of alcoholism Underage drinking can lower the risk of alcoholism Ch.2 Is addiction a serious problem? -- Substance abuse among teens is rising Substance abuse among teens is not rising Smoking causes a dangerous nicotine addiction Nicotine is not the active ingredient in tobacco smoke Compulsive gambeling is a natural concern Compulsive gambling is not a national concern Alcohlism is a serious problem The dangers of alcohol abuse are exagerated Ch.3 How should addiction be treated? -- Treatment programs help addicts recover Many addicts recover without treatment Problem drinkers can learn moderation Problem drinkers cannot learn moderation Methadone is an effective treatment for heroin addiction Heroin addicts should have supervised access to heroin Supplying addicts with heroin is dangerous Holistic therapies can help addicts recover Ch.4 How should the government deal with addiction? -- Legalizing drugs would benefit addicts and society Legalizing drugs would increase addition The government should direct its resources toward law enforcement The government Eric Niiler -- Sally L. Satel -- Kevin J. Volpe -- John Morgan and Lynn Zimmer -- Hazelden Foundation -- Stanton Peele -- Join Together -- Sharon Cargo -- William Everette Bailey -- Lauren A Colby -- Bernard P. Horn -- Dick Boland -- W. Waldo -- Stanton Peele -- National Institute on Drug Abuse -- Anita Dubey -- Nancy Shute and Laura Tangley -- Part I : Hazelden Foundation, Part II : James E. Royce -- Stephen Chapman -- Methadone is not an effective treatment for heroin addiction Barbara Del Pizzo -- Ethan Nadelmann -- Robert Maginnis -- Marianne Apostolides -- Randy E. Barnett -- Erich Goode -- Michael DeCourcy Hinds -- should direct its resources toward drug treatment Increased regulation of tobacco products would not reduce teenage smoking Joseph A. Califano Jr. -- Increased regulation of tobacco products would reduce teenage smoking Richard B. Heyman -- Dwight R. Lee.
99010734
Drug abuse--United States.
Alcoholism--United States.
Tobacco use--United States.
HV4998.H965.A335 2000