The Oxford Handbook of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders

Volume 1

Kenneth J Sher editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc

Published:25th Aug '16

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Substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs) have been documented in a number of cultures since the beginnings of recorded time and represent major societal concerns in the present day. The Oxford Handbook of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders provides comprehensive reviews of key areas of inquiry into the fundamental nature of substance use and SUDs, their features, causes, consequences, course, treatment, and prevention. It is clear that understanding these various aspects of substance use and SUDs requires a multidisciplinary perspective that considers the pharmacology of drugs of abuse, genetic variation in these acute and chronic effects, and psychological processes in the context of the interpersonal and cultural contexts. Comprising two volumes, this Handbook also highlights a range of opportunities and challenges facing those interested in the basic understanding of the nature of these phenomena and novel approaches to assess, prevent, and treat these conditions with the goal of reducing the enormous burden these problems place on our global society. Chapters in Volume 1 cover the historical and cultural contexts of substance use and its consequences, its epidemiology and course, etiological processes from the perspective of neuropharmacology, genetics, personality, development, motivation, and the interpersonal and larger social environment. Chapters in Volume 2 cover major health and social consequences of substance involvement, psychiatric comorbidity, assessment, and interventions. Each chapter highlights key issues in the respective topic area and raises unanswered questions for future research. All chapters are authored by leading scholars in each topic. The level of coverage is sufficiently deep to be of value to both trainees and established scientists and clinicians interested in an evidenced-based approach.

"This two-volume set covers a multitude of topics of import to clinicians, clinical scientists, and educators guiding the next generation into careers that will inevitably interface with substance use issues. Each chapter written by world-renowned experts can seemingly stand on its own as an in-depth review of a particular domain within substance use research and treatment. While detailed and comprehensive, these chapters are written to ensure accessibility to readers approaching the books from diverse backgrounds and perspectives...highly recommended for anyone seeking a better understanding of the latest findings in addiction science." --PsycCRITIQUES

ISBN: 9780199381678

Dimensions: 257mm x 180mm x 41mm

Weight: 1406g

712 pages