Substance Abuse in Canada by Marilyn Herie; Wayne SkinnerPublication Date: 2010-02-01
A recent study estimates that the cost ofsubstance abuse is equivalent to $1,267 for every man, woman, and child in Canada in terms of lost productivity, health care, and law enforcement. And this does not include the personal cost. This short book presents the latest research, survey, and interview data on substance abuse, taking into account Canada's regional differences and demography. It describes the models used by experts to explain substance abuse and addiction, and evaluates thevarious social policy, psychological, and medical solutions.