Product Description

Like the first edition, this book serves as a reference to an international and multi–disciplinary audience and provides clear and practical guidance on the assessment and management of all drug related problems. Current drug problems are set against historical and epidemiological perspectives and the aetiology of drug dependence is also discussed. The book also includes useful definitions of terms, the effects and clinical characteristics of abuse of drugs and coverage of the effects of the drug abuse process on the patient′s life. Various treatment types are presented, from clinical management to psychological and psychosocial interventions, as well as the management of the numerous medical and psychiatric complications of drug dependence. There are sections on the effects of drugs on parents and children, prevention and legal implications.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #909677 in Books
• Published on: 1995-03-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 440 pages

Review
"It is certain to establish itself within a short period of time as a standard text book...the book is excellent". British Journal of Addiction on the First Edition. "...a well organised, crisp, single–author guide to doctors embarking on treatment of patients with drug dependency problems". British Journal of Psychiatry on the First Edition. "Professor Ghodse′s book excels as the distilled practical wisdom of a very experienced clinician." Lancet on the First Edition

Synopsis
Like the first edition, this book is of reference to an international and multi- disciplinary audience and provides clear and practical guidance on the assessment and management of all drug related problems. Current drug problems are set against historical and epidemiological perspectives and the aetiology of drug dependence is also discussed. The book also includes useful definitions of terms, the effects and clinical characteristics of abuse of drugs and coverage of the effects of the drug abuse process on the patient's life. Various treatment types are presented, from clinical management to psychological and psycosocial interventions as well as the management of the numerous medical and psychiatric complications of drug dependence. There are sections on the effects of drugs on parents and children, prevention and legal implications.

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Like the first edition, this book is of reference to an international and multi–disciplinary audience and provides clear and practical guidance on the assessment and management of all drug related problems. Current drug problems are set against historical and epidemiological perspectives and the aetiology of drug dependence is also discussed. The book also includes useful definitions of terms, the effects and clinical characteristics of abuse of drugs and coverage of the effects of the drug abuse process on the patient′s life. Various treatment types are presented, from clinical management to psychological and psycosocial interventions as well as the management of the numerous medical and psychiatric complications of drug dependence. There are sections on the effects of drugs on parents and children, prevention and legal implications.