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Rivinus TM, ed. 1991. Children of chemically dependent parents: Multiperspectives from the cutting edge. New York, NY: Brunner/Mazel, 364 pp.

Annotation: This collection of essays provides both a comprehensive overview and a detailed analysis of treatment options for children of substance abusers. The book addresses developmental issues for young children, adolescents, and adult children of alcoholics. Individual chapters focus on genetic factors, psychoeducational therapy, codependence and narcissism, resiliency, chronic trauma disorder of childhood, and the effect of 12-step programs on current medical practice. Concluding essays discuss the policy and legal implications of such issues as mandatory genetic screening for children of substance abusers.

Keywords: Alcoholic parents, Alcoholism, Children, Children of alcoholics, Counseling, Dysfunctional families, Evaluation, Family relations, Genetic predisposition, Group therapy, High risk populations, Legal issues, Professional ethics, Protective factors, Psychotherapy, Resilience, Screening, Substance abuse, Traumatic neurosis, Treatment outcome

U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment. 1990. Indian adolescent mental health. Washington, DC: U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment; Springfield, VA: distributed by National Technical Information Service, 82 pp.

Annotation: This report by the congressional Office of Technology Assessment reviews the mental health needs of American Indian and Alaska Native adolescents and the services available to them. Also included are suggestions for Congressional legislative options to consider in designing responsive legislation. The report can provide policy and program development background, data, and direction to school administrators, educators, and health care providers working with this population.

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 Contact Phone: (703) 487-4650 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Available from the website. Document Number: NTIS PB 90-191164.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Adolescents, Alaska natives, Alcoholic parents, American Indians, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Health policy, Mental health, Risk taking
   

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