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Substance Abuse Handbook, The

Publication Year:
2014
Edition:
2nd Ed.
Author:
Ruiz, Pedro; Strain, Eric C.
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
ISBN:
978-1-45-119196-7
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Stay up to date with the latest substance abuse treatments and modes of intervention. The editors are both nationally recognized clinicians, and provide authoritative, clinically oriented information on the subject of substance use, abuse, and dependence, with an emphasis on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Readers can find focused, expert information on every aspect of the field, including etiological factors; substances of abuse; compulsive and addictive behaviors; evaluation and diagnostic classification; treatment modalities, management of associated medical conditions; substance abuse in youth and the elderly; women's issue; special groups and settings; models of prevention; training and education; and policy issues.
Succinctly presenting the most clinically relevant information from Lowinson and Ruiz's Substance Abuse, 5e, this concise, portable handbook is a must-have reference for anyone involved directly or indirectly in the addiction field.

New to this edition:
- Find the practical information you need fast with this edition’s focused coverage of basic science and greater emphasis on clinical concerns.
- Stay current with the latest information in the field, including changes reflecting the release of DSM-5.
- Access updated information in key topic areas, including ""Special Populations,"" ""Special Settings,"" and ""Models of Prevention.""
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Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Ruiz, Pedro; Strain, Eric C.
ISBN:
978-1-45-119196-7
Specialty:
  • Primary Care/Family Medicine/General Practice
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Substance Abuse
Language:
English
Edition:
2nd Ed.
Pages:
568
Publication Year:
2014

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