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  • Psychological Effects of Cocaine and Crack Addiction

    Ann Holmes, Carol C. Nadelson, Claire E. Reinburg

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 1999)
    Examines the mental and psychological problems associated with the use of crack and other forms of cocaine

  • Child Abuse and Neglect: Examining the Psychological Components

    Elizabeth Russell Connelly, Carol C. Nadelson, Claire E. Reinburg

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, June 1, 1999)
    Discusses the nature, history, and causes of child abuse and neglect and the impact of this problem on society.
    U

  • The Mental Effects of Heroin

    Ann Holmes

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Dec. 1, 1998)
    Discusses the symptoms and treatments, and presents the dangers of being addicted to heroin
    Z+

  • Anorexia Nervosa: Starving for Attention

    Dan Harmon

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 1998)
    Explores the truth and misconceptions regarding anorexia nervosa by examining its history, causes, and treatment
    Y

  • Smoke Screen: Psychological Disorders Related to Nicotine Use

    Daniel Partner, Nancy Peacock, Carol C. Nadelson, Claire E. Reinburg

    Hardcover (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 16, 1999)
    Describes the history and addictive nature of nicotine use in various forms and its harmful effects, with an emphasis on related psychological disorders.
    Z

  • Sleep Disorders

    Linda N. Bayer, Carol C. Nadelson, Claire E. Reinburg

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Examines various sleep disorders, including primary insomnia, primary hypersomnia, narcolepsy, breathing-related sleep disorder, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, nightmares, and sleepwalking.
    P

  • Sibling Rivalry: Relational Problems Involving Brothers and Sisters

    Elizabeth Russel Connelly, Carol C. Nadelson, Claire E. Reinburg

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, May 1, 1999)
    Although most rivalries between siblings are a normal part of growing up, an addition to an important series examines the psychological components that distort the normal aspects of sibling rivalry into a serious disorder.
    Z

  • Life Out of Focus: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

    Dan Harmon

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Feb. 1, 1999)
    Discusses the nature, possible causes, effects on the patient as well as family and friends, and offers treatment options
    Z

  • Through a Glass Darkly: The Psychological Effects of Marijuana and Hashish

    Elizabeth Russell Connelly, Carol C. Nadelson

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 1999)
    Examines the history, use, and mental and psychological effects of marijuana and hashish
    Z

  • Autism

    Heather Barnett Veague, Christine Collins, Pat Levitt

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Dec. 1, 2009)
    Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, difficulty with communication, repetitive behaviors, and narrow, obsessive interests. This book examines the nature of the disorder, its symptoms, the various types, related disorders, and treatments that may help those affected.

  • Pathological Gambling

    Christine A. Adamec, M. Foster Olive, Pat Levitt

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Dec. 1, 2010)
    Pathological gambling, also known as compulsive gambling, is a psychological disorder characterized by the inability to resist impulses to gamble, leading to severe personal or social consequences. In people who develop compulsive gambling, occasional gambling can lead to a gambling habit. Pathological Gambling examines all aspects of this disorder, including its causes, symptoms, treatment and therapy, and current research into the disorder.Chapters include:Gambling and Its History in the United StatesWho Are Pathological Gamblers?Causes of Pathological GamblingRelated Psychiatric and Health IssuesRelated Social and Legal ProblemsTreatment.

  • Eating Disorders

    Professor Pamela K Keel, Pat Levitt

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Feb. 1, 2006)
    In a society like ours that stresses the importance of being thin, many people--especially young women--develop eating disorders as they struggle to match an unrealistic physical idea. Eating Disorders explores such eating disorders as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, discussing their causes and treatments.