Management of Drug Users in the Community: A Practical Handbook

Robertson, Roy

ISBN 10: 0340700130 / ISBN 13: 9780340700136

Published by Hodder Education Publishers, 1998

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US SELLER SHIPS FAST FROM USA. MANAGEMENT OF DRUG USERS IN THE COMMUNITY PAPERBACK 1998 Management of Drug Users in the Community: A Practical Handbook 1st Edition by Roy Robertson (Author) OUR REFERENCE: IOK-138D9-PB-0340700130-1P2-1998 DESCRIPTION A comprehensive , practically oriented account of the health care of drug users, both in relation to fighting addiction and to managing health related problems such as hepatitis, AIDS, vascular problems, etc. The book aims to give both an understanding of how drug misuse arises, what sustains it, and how to deal with it in practically. The book deals with the major centers of drug abuse such as New York, Amsterdam, and Edinburgh,and presents clear guidance on patient assessment and the full range of possible management options. Review Each chapter contains a useful summary and plenty of references.makes excellent reference.Will be kept in the practice library for use by the whole primary health care team. Doctor Magazine .an excellent coverage of the area. Addiction The contents are interesting and wide-ranging . its international perspective is stimulating.For health workers and students already working in the field of drug dependency this book is a worthwhile read.' JSM Book Review, 2000 About the Author Roy Robertson is at University of Edinburgh. Product details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hodder Education Publishers; 1st edition (October 29, 1998) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0340700130 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780340700136.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Management of Drug Users in the Community: A Practical Handbook
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340700130
• ISBN 13: 9780340700136
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A comprehensive, practically-oriented account of the health care of drug users in the community, in relation both to fighting addiction and to managing related health problems (hepatitis, AIDS, vascular problems etc). This book aims to provide an understanding of how drug misuse arises, what sustains it, and how in practical terms to deal with it.



In most countries, care of drug users largely falls to community health workers (community psychiatrists, GPs, family practitioners etc) and the books emphasis is very much be on care in the community. There are fashions in the drugs that are misused, but the overall problem and its health/social implications continue to increase.



The book draws on international experience from major centres of drug abuse such as New York, Amsterdam and Edinburgh to present clear guidance on patient assessment and the full range of possible management options.

About the Author

Roy Robertson is at University of Edinburgh.