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Lowinson and Ruiz's Substance Abuse A Comprehensive Textbook

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ISBN-10: 1605472778

ISBN-13: 9781605472775

Edition: 5th 2012 (Revised)

Authors: Pedro Ruiz, Eric Strain

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A comprehensive, authoritative text on all aspects of substance abuse and addiction medicine. Scientific topics such as the biology of various addictions and all dimensions of clinical treatment and management are addressed by a wide range of leading contributors. Behavioral addictions are addressed also, so the text is not solely devoted to specific substances and their misuse.
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Book details

List price: $270.00
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 4/23/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1074
Size: 8.37" wide x 10.87" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 5.390
Language: English

Preface
Foreword
Foundations
Historical Perspectives
Epidemiology-The United States
Epidemiology-A European Perspective
Determinants of Abuse and Dependence
Genetic Factors in the Risk for Substance Use Disorders
Neurobiological Factors of Drug Dependence and Addiction
Psychological Factors (In Determinants of Abuse and Dependence)
Behavioral Aspects
Sociocultural Factors and Their Implications
Evaluation
Clinical Assessment
Diagnosis and Classification: DSM-IV-TR and ICD-10
Diagnostic Laboratory: Screening for Drug Abuse....123
Substances of Abuse
Alcohol Use Disorders
Opioids
Cocaine and Crack
Cannabis
Amphetamines and Other Stimulants
Sedative-Hypnotics
Hallucinogens
PCP/Designer Drugs/MDMA
Inhalants
Nicotine
Caffeine
Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids
Compulsive and Addictive Behaviors
Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorders
Pathologic Gambling
Sexual Addiction
Internet Addiction
Treatment Approaches
Neurobiologic Treatments
Methadone Maintenance
Buprenorphine in the Treatment of Opioid Dependence
Naltrexone Pharmacotherapy
Vaccines for Substance Abuse
Acupuncture
Alcohol Abstinence Management
Alternative Pharmacotherapies for Opioid Addiction
Sedative-Hypnotics Abstinence
Nicotine Dependence Management
Psychosocial and Other Treatments
Self-Help Programs Focused on Substance Use: Active Ingredients and Outcomes
Alternative Support Groups
The Therapeutic Community
Network Therapy
Individual Psychotherapy
Group Therapy
Family/Couples Approaches to Treatment Engagement and Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Contingency Management in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders: Trends in the Literature
Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement
Relapse Prevention
Management of Associated Medical Conditions
Maternal and Neonatal Complications of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Medical Complications of Drug Use/Dependence
Psychiatric Complications of HIV-1 Infection and Drug Abuse
Acute and Chronic Pain
Substance Use Disorders in Individuals with Co-occurring Psychiatric Disorders
Medication Interactions
Models of Prevention
School-Based Programs
Harm Reduction: New Drug Policies and Practices
Work Setting
Life Cycle
Adolescent Substance Abuse
The Older Drug Abuser
Special Populations
African Americans: Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Hispanic Americans
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
American Indians and Alaska Natives
Women and Addiction
Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals
Incarcerated Populations
Substance Use Disorders among Health Care Professionals
The Homeless
Disability, Impairment, and Addiction
New Immigrants and Refugees
Substance Use in the Armed Forces
Training and Education
Medical Education on Addiction
Psychologists: Training and Education
Nursing Education in Addictions and Substance Abuse
Social Worker Education and Training in the Care of Persons with Substance Use Disorders
Counselor Training and Education
Other Mental Health Professionals
Policy Issues
Drug Policy: A Biological Science Perspective
Substance Abuse Policy and Payment
Forensics
Clinical and Societal Implications of Drug Legalization
Future Directions