Concepts of Chemical Dependency (Book Only) by Doweiko, Harold E. (Paperback)

Description: About this productProduct InformationCONCEPTS OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, Ninth Edition, provides comprehensive coverage and the latest information on a full spectrum of substance use disorders and the compounds commonly abused. Topics include the abuse of and addiction to alcohol; how the active agent in marijuana, THC, affects neural growth and development; the emerging body of evidence suggesting a relationship between marijuana abuse and psychotic disorders; the emerging body of evidence suggesting that marijuana is not as benign as it was thought to be a few years ago; and the abuse of cough syrups. Adding to the book's usefulness and relevance, Doweiko also covers topics not usually discussed in other substance abuse texts, including abuse of anabolic steroids, inhalants, infectious diseases associated with substance abuse, how the war on drugshas actually contributed to the problem of substance abuse/addiction in this country, and the medical marijuanadebate. This edition includes new information on synthetic marijuana, mephredone, and dextromethorphan, among other substances; updates reflecting the new DSM-5; and a new chapter on the Biopsychosocial Model of Addiction. Students report that they appreciate the author's balanced approach, which allows them to form their own opinions, in contrast to some books that preachthat drugs are bad for you.Product IdentifiersPublisherCengage LearningISBN-101285455134ISBN-139781285455136eBay Product ID (ePID)170138351Product Key FeaturesAuthorHarold E. DoweikoPublication Nameconcepts of Chemical Dependency (Book Only)FormatTrade PaperbackLanguageEnglishPublication Year2014TypeTextbookNumber of Pages640 PagesDimensionsItem Weight48.1 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberRc564.D68 2015Edition Number9ReviewsI believe that all healthcare professionals should have access to this text as it is the first reference I reach for due to the comprehensive coverage of topics and the reliance I have on the research within that it has been researched and updated., This text is a detailed look at chemical dependency from a biological, scientific, social, and humanistic perspective. It will make you question what you thought you knew about the world of addictions, and open the door to the possibility of issues not always considered.Table of Content1. Why Worry About Substance Abuse or Addiction? 2. The Nature of the Beast. 3. A Brief Introduction to the Science of Pharmacology. 4. An Introduction to Alcohol: Man's Oldest Recreational Chemical. 5. The Alcohol Use Disorders. 6. Abuse and Addiction to Barbiturates and Barbiturate-Like Compounds. 7. Abuse and Addiction to Benzodiazepines and Similar Agents. 8. Abuse and Addiction to Central Nervous System Stimulants. 9. Cocaine Abuse and Dependence. 10. Marijuana Abuse and Addiction. 11. Opiode Use, Abuse, and Addiction. 12. Abuse and Addiction to Hallucinogens. 13. Abuse and Addiction to Inhalants and Aerosols. 14. The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Abuse/Addiction. 15. Over the Counter Analgesics. 16. Tobacco Products and Nicotine Addiction. 17. The Potential Consequences of Drug Abuse During Pregnancy. 18. Gender and Substance Use Disorders. 19. Hidden Faces of Substance Use Disorders. 20. Substance Use and Abuse by Children and Adolescents. 21. Substance Use Disorders in College Settings. 22. Codependency and Enabling. 23. Addiction and the Family. 24. The Dual-Diagnosis Client: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness. 25. The Biopsychosocial Model of the Addictions. 26. The Substance Use Disorders as a Disease of the Human Spirit. 27. The Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders. 28. Intervention. 29. Treatment Settings. 30. The Treatment of Substance Use Disorders. 31. The Process of Treatment. 32. Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders. 33. Relapse and Other Problems Frequently Encountered in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation. 34. Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery. 35. Substance Use Disorders and and Infectious Disease. 36. The Relationship Between Drug Use and Crime. 37. The Debate Over Legalization. Appendices. Glossary. References. Index.Copyright Date2015Target AudienceCollege AudienceTopicPsychopathology / Addiction, Psychotherapy / Counseling, Counseling / GeneralLccn2013-956198Dewey Decimal362.29Dewey Edition23IllustratedYesGenreEducation, Psychology

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