BookPedro Ruiz, Professor and Executive Vice-Chair, Director of Clinical Programs,
... Show More Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, Eric C. Strain, Professor, Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Research, Medical Director, Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Summary: "Stay up to date with the latest substance abuse treatments and modes of intervention with The Substance Abuse Handbook, 2e. The editors are both nationally recognized clinicians, and provide authoritative, clinically oriented information on the subject of substance use, abuse, and dependence, with an emphasis on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.You'll find focused, expert information on every aspect of the field, including etiological factors; substances of abuse; compulsive and addictive behaviors; evaluation and diagnostic classification; treatment modalities, management of associated medical conditions; substance abuse in youth and the elderly; women's issue; special groups and settings; models of prevention; training and education; and policy issues. Succinctly presenting the most clinically relevant information from Lowinson and Ruiz's Substance Abuse, 5e, this concise, portable handbook is a must-have reference for anyone involved directly or indirectly in the addiction field.New to This Edition Find the practical information you need fast with this edition's focused coverage of basic science and greater emphasis on clinical concerns. Stay current with the latest information in the field, including changes reflecting the release of DSM-5. Access updated information in key topic areas, including "Special Populations," "Special Settings," and "Models of Prevention."-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Etiology
Epidemiology
Evaluation and diagnosis
Alcohol
Opiates
Cocaine and crack
Cannabis
Amphetamines and other stimulants
Sedative-hypnotics
Hallucinogens
PCP, MDMA, and designer drugs
Inhalants
Nicotine
Caffeine
Anabolic-androgenic steroids
Eating disorders
Pathologic gambling
Sexual addiction
Internet addiction
Methadone maintenance treatment
Buprenorphine treatment
Naltrexone and other pharmacotherapies for opioid dependence
Alcohol abstinence pharmacotherapy treatment
Vaccines for substance use disorders
Acupuncture
Nicotine treatment
Psychosocial treatment
The therapeutic community
Individual psychotherapy
Group therapy
Family/couples therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Contingency management
Motivational interviewing and enhancement
Relapse prevention
Management of associated medical conditions
Medical complications of drug use/dependence
Psychiatric complications of HIV-1 infection and drug abuse
Acute and chronic pain
Psychiatric comorbidity
Medication interactions
Models of prevention
Substance abuse among adolescents and the elderly
Women and addictions
Special populations
Incarcerated populations
Substance use disorders among health-care professionals
The homeless
Training and education
Forensics.
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