Ghodse's Drugs and Addictive Behaviour: A Guide to Treatment - Hardcover

Ghodse, Hamid

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052189882X ISBN 13: 9780521898829

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

This classic text provides a comprehensive, accessible overview of substance misuse and dependence with an emphasis on practical and evidence-based approaches to the assessment, management and prevention of a wide range of drug-related problems, in a variety of clinical and social settings. The book includes definitions of terms, and describes the effects and clinical characteristics of all substances of misuse. The theoretical background to these topics is clearly explained. For the fourth edition, every chapter has been revised to include the most up-to-date information, with the latest international data on the extent of the world drug problem. There is detailed emphasis on harm minimization, AIDS and hepatitis C and entirely new coverage of tobacco addiction and its management. This is an essential guide for all healthcare workers, health policy specialists, counselors and those seeking to train in areas related to addiction and substance misuse.

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About the Author

Hamid Ghodse CBE is President of the United Nations International Narcotics Control Board and Professor and Director of Psychiatry at the International Centre for Drug Policy, St George's, University of London, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052189882X
• ISBN 13: 9780521898829
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 390