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Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research Based Guide (Third Edition) WebsitePrinciples of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research Based Guide (Third Edition) Website
Publisher
National Institute on Drug Abuse
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9th - 10th
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Physical Education
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1500L
Language
English, Spanish
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Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research Based Guide (Third Edition)

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse created a guide on the principles of drug addiction treatment. That guide is available here online. It's meant to help individuals answer questions such as finding the most effective methods of treatment and differences between seeking help and relying solely on oneself for treatment. Spanish versions are provided as well.

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assertiveness, addiction

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advocate healthy living, drug and alcohol abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, residential treatment, scientifically based approaches, treatment programs, substance abuse, principles of drug addiction treatment: a research-based guide (third edition)

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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