Drugs and Addictive Behaviour a Guide to Treatme - Hardcover

Ghodse, Hamid

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0632019522 ISBN 13: 9780632019526

Publisher: Blackwell Scientific@inc

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive British book dealing with all aspects of substance abuse and drug dependence. In the book, current drug problems are set against historical and epidemiological perspectives and theoretical topics are also included. The book aims to provide clear practical guidance on the assessment and management of all drug related problems based on a modern, multi-disciplinary approach. Subjects of current concern such as pregnant addicts, the effects of AIDS on drug abuse policies and national and international policies for prevention are also included. The volume is intended as a guide and reference source for all those professionals who are involved in helping drug abusers such as students in-training, general practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers.

About this title

Book Description

In this completely revised and updated third edition of his highly successful book, Hamid Ghodse presents a comprehensive overview of substance misuse and dependence. There is a particular emphasis on practical, evidence-based approaches to assessment and management, and an entirely new chapter on alcohol abuse. Epidemiology, and international prevention and drug control policies are covered to address the global nature of the problem, and the appendix provides a series of clinical intervention tools. This will be essential reading for all clinicians and other professionals dealing with addiction.

From the Back Cover

Like the first edition, this book is of reference to an international and multi-disciplinary audience and provides clear and practical guidance on the assessment and management of all drug related problems. Current drug problems are set against historical and epidemiological perspectives and the aetiology of drug dependence is also discussed. The book also includes useful definitions of terms, the effects and clinical characteristics of abuse of drugs and coverage of the effects of the drug abuse process on the patient's life. Various treatment types are presented, from clinical management to psychological and psycosocial interventions as well as the management of the numerous medical and psychiatric complications of drug dependence. There are sections on the effects of drugs on parents and children, prevention and legal implications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackwell Scientific@inc
• ISBN 10: 0632019522
• ISBN 13: 9780632019526
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English