Drugs and Addictive Behaviour A Guide to Treatment

Drugs and Addictive Behaviour: A Guide to Treatment By Hamid Ghodse
2002 | 521 Pages | ISBN: 0521813549 | PDF | 3 MB
This book deals with all aspects of substance abuse and drug dependence. In the book, current drug problems are set against historical and epidemiological perspectives and theoretical topics are also included. The book aims to provide clear practical guidance on the assessment and management of all drug related problems based on a modern, multi-disciplinary approach. Subjects of current concern such as pregnant addicts, the effects of AIDS on drug abuse policies and national and international policies for prevention are also included. The volume is intended as a guide and reference source for all those professionals who are involved in helping drug abusers such as students in-training, general practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers.