Chemical Dependency: A Systems Approach

Chemical Dependency: A Systems Approach

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<P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B> <I>Comprehensive presentation of substance abuse with the most recent issues in </I> </B> <B> <I> <B>epidemiology, etiology, substance abuse policy, and treatment. </B> <B> <I> </I> </B> </I> </B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">The book looksat substance abuse from a systems perspective, It presents all major theories of addiction, as well as the major physiological and psychological results of substance abuse, including fetal alcohol syndrome.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Coverage of the latest developments in treatment (including pharmacological approaches), recent research on treatment outcomes, and a comprehensive discussion of etiological theories, including genetics, is included. This edition contains an up-to-date discussion of the most recent trends in designer drugs to help explain the considerable frequency of changes in which drug use patterns occur.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <U> <B>Learning Goals</B> </U> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Upon completing this book, readers should be able to:</P> <UL> <LI>Understand at-risk drinking and substance disorders, including how to identify these problems, how to intervene once they have been identified, and how to make referrals <LI>Identify approaches to help clients avoid or address substance use disorders <LI>Examine current information on the most rigorous scientific studies of treatment effectiveness <LI>Trace the development of new medication-assisted treatments</LI> </UL>