Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #375285 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 408 pages

Synopsis
Description Delving beyond the basics of the subject, this compendium provides both the evidence for and the practicalities of a range of treatment interventions, contains a guide how to treat drug with an emphasis on evidence-based treatment, and details potential breakthroughs and developing treatments. This book, written by experts in substance misue) aims to provide health professionals with the evidence for, and the practicalities of, a range of treatment interventions for opiate, stimulant, tobacco, and alcohol users and provides an analysis of the roles that nurses, general practitioners, and pharmacists can play. Written from a primary care angle and with an understanding of the constraints that many primary care practitioners may face in delivering safe and effective care, the book contains a guide for treating drug users taking into account the nature of drug misuse and special considerations such as those of young people, pregnant users, and the homeless. Throughout the book there is an emphasis on evidence-based treatment and details of potential breakthroughs and developing treatments as they are tried and tested. Readership This textbook is intended for all Primary Care practitioners, pharmacists, primary care nurses and prison doctors who are increasingly becoming involved in the management of substance misusers. For those who have taken the RCGP Certificate Course, this book will provide an accompaniment to what has been learnt in master classes and should expand one's knowledge in all areas of the field. For those dipping their toes into this area hopefully will be stimulated to take their learning further.