The multifaceted nature of harmful substance use and gambling requires interdisciplinary analysis to assess the underlying causes. What Determines Harm from Addictive Substances and Behaviours? draws together evidence from twelve disciplines including anthropology, genetics, neurobiology, and public policy. Using a developmental approach, the book presents evidence on the factors that influence the development of harmful substance use and gambling.The determinants of harm operate at three levels: molecular, individual, and social. This book brings to light the complex interplay between them and presents the scientific, social, economic, political, and psychological influences of harmful substance use and gambling. These individual determinants are then synthesised into an integrative heuristic model to encourage new ways of thinking. The findings from this analysis are used to elaborate key general implications for health and broader social policy, clinical practice, and future research.What Determines Harm from Addictive Substances and Behaviours? is based on research from ALICE RAP, a multidisciplinary European study of addictive substances and behaviours in contemporary society. This is an essential resource for public health professionals, stakeholders influencing policy for addictive substances and behaviours, students, and academics looking to better understand the factors influencing substance use and gambling and the implications this research has for addiction prevention policy.

Table of Contents:
1: Lucy Gell, John Holmes, Sarah Forberger, and Gerhard Bühringer: Introduction to 'What determines harm from addictive substances & behaviours?' 2: Lucy Gell, John Holmes, Gerhard Bühringer, Allaman Allamani, Bagga Bjerge, Sarah Forberger, Vibeke Frank, Anne Lingford-Hughes, Jane McLeod, Petra Meier, Maria Neumann, and Robin Room: Methods 3: Jane McLeod, Lucy Gell, John Holmes, Allaman Allamani, Bagga Bjerge, Gerhard Bühringer, Sarah Forberger, Vibeke Frank, Anne Lingford-Hughes, Petra Meier, Maria Neumann, Robin Room, Ben Baumberg, Francisco Jose Eiroa-Orosa, Rosie Lees, Gert-Jan Meerkerk, Laura Schmidt, Martine Stead, Dike van de Mheen, and Reinhout Weirs: Determinants of risky substance use and risky gambling 4: Lucy Gell, Jane McLeod, John Holmes, Allaman Allamani, Ben Baumberg, Bagga Bjerge, Gerhard Bühringer, Jose Eiroa-Orosa, Sarah Forberger, Vibeke Frank, Anne Lingford-Hughes, Gert-Jan Meerkerk, Petra Meier, Maria Neumann, Robin Room, Laura Schmidt, Martine Stead, Dike Van de Mheen, Reinout Wiers, and Phil Withington: Determinants of harmful substance use and gambling 5: Jane McLeod, Lucy Gell, John Holmes, Allaman Allamani, Ben Baumberg, Bagga Bjerge, Gerhard Bühringer, Jose Eiroa-Orosa, Sarah Forberger, Vibeke Frank, Anne Lingford-Hughes, Gert-Jan Meerkerk, Petra Meier, Maria Neumann, Robin Room, Laura Schmidt, Martine Stead, Dike Van de Mheen, Reinout Wiers, and Phil Withington: Determinants of transitions from harmful to low-risk substance use and gambling 6: Lucy Gell, Gerhard Bühringer, Robin Room, Allaman Allamani, Francisco Jose Eiroa-Orosa, Sarah Forberger, John Holmes, Anne Lingford-Hughes, Jane McLeod, Petra Meier, and Martine Stead: Discussion and Integration of Key Findings 7: Gerhard Bühringer, Sarah Forberger, Lucy Gell, John Holmes, Anne Lingford-Hughes, Jane McLeod, and Petra Meier: Implications for research, policy and practice Index