Previous research has noted that a unidimensional latent construct underlies criteria for
cannabis abuse and dependence. However, no study to date has explored whether gender …

Sexual addiction is strongly anchored in shame and trauma. Research conducted over the
last fifteen years has consistently shown the prevalence of emotional, physical, and sexual …

Interest has grown in the positive youth development (PYD) approach and its application to
youth in a variety of settings. When using the PYD approach, workers focus on youth assets …

Cognitive-behavioral interventions for adult substance use disorders have been of ongoing
interest to evaluation researchers, but the corresponding body of literature has rarely been …

Patient-initiated termination, a significant and long-standing problem in the field of addiction
treatment, is linked to the effectiveness of addiction treatment. The literature revealed …