Addiction: A Reference Encyclopedia

A reference guide that answers the questions people have about addiction and addictive behaviors of all kinds, including drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, Internet usage, and more.

• Comprises 127 A-Z entries on major individuals, concepts, laws, organizations, and events in the history of addiction in the United States

• 17 primary source documents highlight major ideas and developments in the history of addiction in the United States

• Offers suggestions for further reading for readers interested in learning more about the topics examined in the encyclopedia