Clinical addiction psychiatry

• Other Authors: Brizer, David A. 1953- (Editor), Castaneda, Ricardo 1955- (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2010
• Series: Cambridge medicine
• Subjects: Substance-Related Disorders > therapy; Behavior, Addictive > physiopathology; Behavior, Addictive > therapy
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• Physical Description: x, 257 pages illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780521899581; 0521899583

Clinical Addiction Psychiatry is an anthology of essays that represent the most current and authoritative information now available on addiction theory, practice and research, covering dozens of provocative, fascinating and essential subdomains of the field. Each chapter is authored by a recognized authority in the field and detailed attention is paid to environment, genetics, culture and spirituality as well as treatment and pharmacology. History, street culture, and medical science are brought together in masterful discussions that encompass the full spectrum of addictive disorders, emphasizing assessment and clinical management. This unique resource gathers complex medical and scientific data in a way which is accessible to both health care professionals and readers without medical or psychology backgrounds. Essential reading for addiction counselors and other mental health professionals, this book will also be of interest to patients and their families, and residents and physicians in all fields of medicine