BookEvaristo Akerele, editor.
Summary: This book reviews the myriad of elements that layer substance abuse disorder, a significant public health issue. It addresses the strong stigma associated with the disease, particularly in regard to the doctor patient relationships. The book begins by explaining the importance of integrating psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment by demonstrating the efficacy of this treatment model. Subsequent to this are chapters dedicated to specific addiction disorders, including cocaine, opioids, gambling, food, and sex addictions. Chapters also examine how addiction can differ among various neurobiological, genetic, socioeconomic, and age demographics. The book closes with histories, policies, and modalities of drug use which serve as a key component to building a foundation for effective and ethical health policy. Written by international experts in addiction psychiatry, Substance and Non-Substance Related Addictions: A Global Approach is a valuable resource for all practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge of addiction medicine.
Contents:
Section 1: Comorbid & Age Related Drug Use
Drug Use and Mental Health: Comorbidity between Substance Use and Psychiatric Disorders
ADHD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
Substance Use in Older Adults
Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse Disorders
Section 2: Nonsubstance Addictions
Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Food Addiction
Internet Addiction
Gambling Disorder
Section 3: Mechanisms, Race and Gender
Neurobiological process of Addiction
The Genetics of Substance Use
Drug Abuse and Race
Women and Substance Use Disorders
Section 4: Key Drugs of Abuse
Cannabinoids: The case for legal regulation that permits recreational adult use
Cocaine
Opioids
Designer Drugs
Prescription Drugs
Section 5: Special Issues in Substance Use
Drug Policy
Global Drug Use
Drug Abuse and Education
Drug Abuse and Pain.