Description
Book SynopsisThis text serves as a practical guide to the effective diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and drug addictive disorders. It offers clear, step-by-step recommendations on the selection and application of both pharmacological and psychosocial therapies.
Table of ContentsPartial table of contents:
ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF INTOXICATION AND WITHDRAWAL IN ADDICTIVE DISORDERS.
Assessment and Diagnosis in Addictive Disorders (N. Miller, et al.).
Intoxication and Withdrawal from Marijuana, LSD, and MDMA (M. Gold & N. Miller).
Drug Testing (R. DuPont).
PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF INTOXICATION AND WITHDRAWAL.
Treatment of Opiate Dependence (J. Piszczor & W. Weddington).
TREATMENT IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS.
Treatment of Acute Emergencies (S. John).
Treatment of Comorbid Surgical Disorders (R. Littrell & G. Hyde).
Treatment of Addictive Disorders in Women (L. Miller).
Treatment of Gambling, Eating, and Sex Addictions (J. Schneider & R. Irons).
TREATMENT PRACTICES.
Treatment Management for Acute and Continuing Care (D. Angres & M. Easton).
Treatment Efficacy (N. Miller).
SPECIAL TOPICS.
Forensic and Ethical Issues (A. Daghestani).
Index.
