DownloadThe Portobello Bookshop Gift Guide 2024

Manual of Therapeutics for Addictions

David E Smith editor Mark S Gold editor Norman S Miller editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc

Published:8th Apr '97

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Manual of Therapeutics for Addictions cover

Manual of Therapeutics for Addictions

Edited by Norman S. Miller, MD, Mark S. Gold,MD, and David E. Smith, MD

Here is a much-needed practical guide to the effective diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and drug addictive disorders. Designed to meet the diverse needs of family and primary care physicians, psychiatrists and mental health professionals, and medical students and residents, this authoritative text offers clear, step-by-step recommendations on the selection and application of both pharmacological and psychosocial therapies. Arranged in an easy-to-use outline format, Manual of Therapeutics for Addictions:
* Covers the pharmacology, neurochemistry, and treatment options for alcohol and such drugs as marijuana, cocaine, and opiates
* Includes material on eating, sexual, and gambling addictions
* Contains age-, cultural-, and gender-specific information for diagnosis and treatment
* Addresses relevant medical complications and psychiatric interactions
* Features contemporary topics such as managed care, minority concerns, and forensic issues

ISBN: 9780471561767

Dimensions: 232mm x 128mm x 17mm

Weight: 372g

364 pages