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Drinking, Drug Use, and Addiction in the Autism Community

by Ann Palmer
Elizabeth Kunreuther
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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.

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Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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  • ISBN: 9781784505394
  • File size: 589 KB
  • Release date: October 19, 2017

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  • ISBN: 9781784505394
  • File size: 589 KB
  • Release date: October 19, 2017

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Psychology Reference Nonfiction

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English

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.

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Psychology Reference Nonfiction