This is a comprehensive British book dealing with all aspects of substance abuse and drug dependence. In the book, current drug problems are set against historical and epidemiological perspectives and theoretical topics are also included. The book aims to provide clear practical guidance on the assessment and management of all drug related problems based on a modern, multi-disciplinary approach. Subjects of current concern such as pregnant addicts, the effects of AIDS on drug abuse policies and national and international policies for prevention are also included. The volume is intended as a guide and reference source for all those professionals...Read more
This is a comprehensive British book dealing with all aspects of substance abuse and drug dependence. In the book, current drug problems are set against historical and epidemiological perspectives and theoretical topics are also included. The book aims to provide clear practical guidance on the assessment and management of all drug related problems based on a modern, multi-disciplinary approach. Subjects of current concern such as pregnant addicts, the effects of AIDS on drug abuse policies and national and international policies for prevention are also included. The volume is intended as a guide and reference source for all those professionals who are involved in helping drug abusers such as students in-training, general practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers.
- ISBN10 0632019522
- ISBN13 9780632019526
- Publish Date 18 August 1989 (first published 10 May 1989)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 April 1995
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Imprint Blackwell Science Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 336
- Language English