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In the news: Heavy use, Alzheimer's risk   Teen smoking trends   best bets 1. Find a psychologist 2. What does it mean that addiction is a brain disease? 3. Inoculating children against smoking 4. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors (Journal) Advertisements press releases Study Suggests Why Teens Get Hooked on Cocaine More Easily Than Adults (04/21/08) How Genes Influence Development of Addiction (04/01/08) more press releases >> psychology news Counseling plus computer behavioral therapy helps addicts May 2, 2008, Psych Central Smokers have 41 percent higher risk for depression April 25, 2008, ScienceDaily Teens and cocaine addiction April 22, 2008, ScienceDaily Alzheimer's starts earlier for heavy drinkers, smokers April 16, 2008, ScienceDaily more psychology news >> Monitor on Psychology Psychology's growth careers (April 2008) Caffeine's wake-up call (April 2008) President's budget grim for psychology (April 2008) Brief teen interventions stave off substance abuse (April 2008) more Monitor news >> books & videos Nicotine Dependence: Understanding and Applying the Most Effective Treatment Interventions Buy this book Cognitive-Behavioral Relapse Prevention of Addictions (DVD) Drug Abuse: Origins and Interventions Drug Abuse Treatment Through Collaboration: Practice and Research Partnerships That Work more books & videos on addiction >> journals Acute and Chronic Effects of Ramelteon in Rhesus Monkeys (Macaca mulatta): Dependence Liability Studies (June 2006) Changes in Drug Use During Young Adulthood: The Effect of Parent Alcoholism and Transition Into Marriage (December 2005) Buffering Effect of Religiosity for Adolescent Substance Use (March 2003) more journals >> internal APA resources Find a psychologist Buprenorphine treatment of substance abuse Prison substance abuse treatment with aftercare reduces recidivism more internal resources >> additional links Substance abuse treatment facility locator Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information more links >>

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