Pocket Guide to Addiction Assessment and Treatment

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Author: Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A., Erin Zerbo, M.D., Rashi Aggarwal, M.D.
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Publisher: American Psychiatric Association Publishing
Publication Date: 2016
ISBN 10: 1585625124
ISBN 13: 9781585625123
eISBN: 9781615370726
Edition: 1st
Description:
The book's practical, actionable content is divided into three sections -- Fundamentals of Addiction, Substances and Behaviors, and Treatment -- that address topics including: - The neurobiology of addiction- How to recognize and treat intoxication, withdrawal from, and addiction to substances such as alcohol, anabolic-androgenic steroids, benzodiazepines, cannabis, opioids, stimulants, and tobacco, as well as hallucinogens, inhalants, and caffeine- Special issues with psychiatric and medical comorbidities, as well as with specific populations- Behavioral addictions, with a special focus on gambling disorder- Cognitive-behavioral therapy; 12-step programs; nutrition and exercise; spirituality, mindfulness, and meditation; and other treatment options, with examples of how each can be used with patients facing addictions.
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