Overview

Adolescence is a turbulent period, a time when young people are particularly prone to engage in risky behaviour. But how can we restrain young people from taking risks? and does taking risks in one area lead to 'disinhibition' and therefore to risk-taking in others? Risk-Takers offers a comprehensive and critical review of youthful involvement with smoking, drinking, illicit drug use and sexual activity, including risks during pregnancy. there is evidence to suggent that some forms of risks-taking are interconnected, and that poverty and social disadvantage can increase vulnerability. But do mass media campaigns or slogans such as 'Just say no' have any effect? The spread of AIDS and HIV infection have made these issues even more serious, and the authors examine the effectiveness of preventive strategies and public policy, presenting a challenging assessment of health education for young people.

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Author:   Moira Plant ,  Moira Plant
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780415035392

ISBN 10:   0415035392
Pages:   188
Publication Date:   03 September 1992
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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`... a much needed overview on substance misuse and health risks focused on young people. .... excellent and digestible overview or theoretical aspects .... The scope for intervention and room for optimism in dealing with one of the biggest challenges in modern society is well described. This book will be of interest to anyone working the the substance misuse field and who has direct contact with young people, ranging from general practitioners, nurses, doctors, psychologists, and teachers to health educators. It is essential reading for policy-makers.' - Alcohol & Alcoholism `All health promotion managers should purchase this book for their managers and funders.' - Jrnl of Epidemiology & Community Health June 94 `... this is a readable and interesting book packed with information.' - British Journal of Psychiatry `Best available...good, readable overview of drug prevalence/demography literature.' - Dr Newcombe, Liverpool John Moores University

`... a much needed overview on substance misuse and health risks focused on young people. .... excellent and digestible overview or theoretical aspects .... The scope for intervention and room for optimism in dealing with one of the biggest challenges in modern society is well described. This book will be of interest to anyone working the the substance misuse field and who has direct contact with young people, ranging from general practitioners, nurses, doctors, psychologists, and teachers to health educators. It is essential reading for policy-makers.' - Alcohol & Alcoholism `All health promotion managers should purchase this book for their managers and funders.' - Jrnl of Epidemiology & Community Health June 94 `... this is a readable and interesting book packed with information.' - British Journal of Psychiatry `Best available...good, readable overview of drug prevalence/demography literature.' - Dr Newcombe, Liverpool John Moores University

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Martin Plant, Moira Plant

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