Practical skills and clinical management of alcoholism and drug addiction /
Practical skills and clinical management of alcoholism & drug addiction
Samuel Obembe.
- First edition.
- 1 online resource
- Elsevier insights .
- Elsevier insights. .
Includes bibliographical references.
Addiction and its Etiology -- Common Psychoactive Drugs -- Management of Addiction -- Theories of Treatment -- The Impact and Treatment of Drug Addiction -- Pharmacotherapy (Medication Therapy) -- Crisis Intervention.
This insightful book is a synoptic presentation of Causes and Treatment of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. It gives an insight into Alcoholism and Drug Addiction genetic and/or acquired etiologies through researched studies that draw the conclusion that Addiction is a disease/ medical condition. It features the treatment from detox followed by psychotherapy with evidence based practices and supported by Aftercare programs to maintain sobriety and recovery.