Latinos and Alcohol Use/Abuse Revisited

Latinos and Alcohol Use/Abuse Revisited

Melvin Delgado

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2005
ISBN:
9780789029263
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By the year 2020, the Latino population in the United States will increase to 60 million, making up 18 percent of all residents. Latinos and Alcohol Use/Abuse Revisited: Advances and Challenges for Prevention and Treatment Programs brings into sharp focus how present and future demographic shifts in Latino population are being felt in alcohol programs across the United States. Respected authorities present case studies and in-depth research to clearly illustrate the practical steps various culturally competent programs recommend to effectively deal with alcohol use, prevention, and treatment for Latinos.

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