This timely resource provides information on all aspects of substance abuse, and focuses on its effects throughout the life span — from infants to the elderly. Coverage includes current research and epidemiology, as well as basic strategies for identification, assessment, and management of problems. For nurses in advanced practice looking for up-to-date, comprehensive information for developing management strategies and plans.
Addictions and Substance Abuse: Strategies for Advanced Practice Nursing
Carolyn D'Avanzo, University of Connecticut
Madeline Naegle, New York University
This timely resource provides information on all aspects of substance abuse, covering research and epidemiology, as well as basic strategies for identification, assessment, and management of problems. A focus on the effects of substance abuse on all ages (from infants to the elderly) offer a broad perspective of this topic.
FEATURES
- A biopsychosocial framework provides students with an advanced practice approach combined with the nursing perspective.
- Cultural considerations of abuse over the life span.
- Presents students with a holistic approach to care for women's health, family, and adult NPs.
- Offers up-to-date and comprehensive information on addiction and dependence problems.
- Includes study questions and case histories in each chapter.