Drinking, Drug Use, and Addiction in the Autism Community

Ann Palmer, Elizabeth Kunreuther, Dr Anthony Attwood

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
19 October 2017

What is the connection between autism and addiction? Why are individuals with autism more likely to develop a substance use disorder than the general population?

Until recently, substance use disorder (SUD) was considered rare among those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This book brings together current research and personal accounts from individuals with autism and their supports. It explores why addiction is more common among individuals with ASD and investigates how addiction and autism affect one another. The authors also provide strategies for supporting people with both ASD and SUD.

By: Ann Palmer, Elizabeth Kunreuther
Foreword by: Dr Anthony Attwood
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 293g
ISBN: 9781785927492
ISBN 10: 1785927493
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 19 October 2017
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elizabeth Kunreuther is a clinical instructor at the University of North Carolina's Addiction Detox Unit. Ann Palmer is a faculty member of the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Reviews for Drinking, Drug Use, and Addiction in the Autism Community

This book is an important review of the issues associated with addiction and ASD. It will provide encouragement for parents to take action, and for professionals working the area of ASD to screen for addiction, and then to modify their treatment for addiction to accommodate the characteristics of ASD. -- From the Foreword by Tony Attwood, author of 'The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome'