Neuropsychological Aspects of Substance Use Disorders: Evidence-Based Perspectives (National Academy of Neuropsychology: Series on Evidence-Based Practices)

Allen, Daniel N.; Woods, Steven Paul

ISBN 10: 019993083X / ISBN 13: 9780199930838

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• Title: Neuropsychological Aspects of Substance Use Disorders: Evidence-Based Perspectives (National Academy of Neuropsychology: Series on Evidence-Based Practices)
• Publisher: Your Book Basket
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019993083X
• ISBN 13: 9780199930838
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

In Neuropsychological Aspects of Substance Use Disorders, internationally recognized experts provide clinicians with a translational overview of basic research and treatment findings regarding addictions, neuropsychological and neurological sequalae of the most common substances of abuse, and consideration of special issues that might confound interpretation of neuropsychological test results.

About the Author

Daniel N. Allen, PhD, is the Lincy Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and President-Elect of the National Academy of Neuropsychology. He has more than 150 professional publications in the areas of neuropsychology, mental illness and substance use disorders. He is a fellow of APA division 40, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, and Western Psychological Association, and has been recognized with a number of awards including the Nelson Butters Award and Early Career Award from the National Academy of Neuropsychology, as well as the Barrick Distinguished Scholar Award and Academic Advisor Award from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Steven Paul Woods, PsyD, is a clinical neuropsychologist and Professor of Psychiatry at University of California San Diego. His NIH-funded program of research focuses on the role of memory in the daily lives of persons living with HIV infection and addictions. Dr. Woods has over 125 publications and was the recipient of the 2007 Early Career Award for Contributions to Clinical Neuropsychology from the National Academy of Neuropsychology.