Clinician's Guide to Substance Abuse

Hazelden Publishing Staff, Seymour, Richard B., Smith, David E.

ISBN 10: 0071347135 / ISBN 13: 9780071347136

Published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, 2001

About this Item

Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Clinician's Guide to Substance Abuse
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071347135
• ISBN 13: 9780071347136
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

It’s time to bolster your understanding of substance abuse and treatment

*Provides a comprehensive basic introduction to substance abuse/treatment
*Includes a discussion of the nature of addiction – which serves as a framework for the entire book
*Offers detailed information on management and treatment
*Outlines the signs and symptoms of drug abuse and addiction
*Delves into treatment issues specific to women, children, families, etc.
*Presents valuable information on placement criteria and resources for specialist referral
*Covers medical complications

About the Author

David E. Smith, MD is the founder and current President and Medical Director of Haight-Ashbury Free Clinics. He is also current Medical Director of the State of California Alcohol and Drug Programs as well as for the Collaborative Center for Substance Abuse Policy Research. Dr. Smith is a past president of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and Editor-in-Chief of Alcohol MD.com
Richard B. Seymour, MA is Director of Haight-Ashbury Publications; Manager of Haight Ashbury Free Clinics Information and Training; Coordinator for the California Collaborative Center for Substance Abuse Policy Research; Managing Editor for the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs and International Additions Infoline and Executive Editor for Alcohol MD.com