Product Description

This book guides the reader through the nature of substance use and chemical dependency, covering the physical, psychological, sociological and practical aspects of both legal and illegal substance use.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #129166 in Books
• Published on: 2002-04-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 332 pages

Review
'The benefits of effective co-operation and the range of disciplines that have contributed to this publication are impressive. It combines the scientific with the practical and presents issues clearly in context and will, I am sure, prove a valuable resource to many, - Keith Hellawell

'Both students and established practitioners will benefit from reading and dipping into this book.' - The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health

'An addiction text for healthcare professionals that is both readable and worthwhile.' - Addiction

From the Back Cover
At a world level addiction and the fall-out from substance use is affecting more and more lives. Professionals are increasingly being confronted with puzzling, multifaceted aspects of substance use, whether they work in a clinic, the laboratory or the community.
If you are a member of any caring profession, sooner or later you will encounter problems caused by drugs, alcohol and tobacco. In order to understand substance use and substance users, no single discipline can provide all the answers. In a novel way, this book integrates biological science, social science and clinical experience. It draws together contributions from experts in these diverse and rapidly growing fields, providing the reader with a deeper capacity to engage with problems effectively.
Drink, Drugs and Dependence includes thought-provoking examples, illustrations and test questions to support problem-based learning. Designed to be read consecutively or as a reference text, it will be a welcome resource for all those working in the field of addiction.