Drug and Alcohol Abuse : A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Gives professionals and students across the health and mental health disciplines knowledge of drug-related pathology, beginning with pharmacology, drug mechanisms, and genetic factors. The coverage of this book reflects trends in alcohol, drug, and multidrug use, abuse, and dependence. Mark Schuckit’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse has been a clinical mainstay for over a quarter century. Now the author’s trusted expertise is available in a new Sixth Edition, thoroughly revised for content, updated references, and streamlined for increased usefulness. Schuckit combines his experience as practitioner, researcher, and teacher to give professionals and students across the health and mental health disciplines a working knowledge of drug-related pathology, beginning with pharmacology, drug mechanisms, and genetic factors. And the Sixth Edition is as accessible as its predecessors, striking the right comfort level for the classroom or the emergency room. -Clinical/emergency orientation suited to both chronic misuse and acute situations -Coverage reflects current trends in alcohol, drug, and multidrug use, abuse, and dependence -Concise chapters for quick reference -Updated bibliography—approximately 80% of citations are post-2000 -Diagnostic information reflects upcoming changes to the DSM -Latest strategies in treatment (psychological and pharmacological) and rehabilitation All material is organized for ease of use, whether the reader needs fast answers in a crisis, seeks new ideas for helping long-term patients or clients, or is just becoming familiar with the different drug classifications. This new edition offers expanded knowledge of a wide-ranging problem and a growing and clinically important population, and authoritative suggestions for effective care. Cover......Page 1 Chapter 1: An Overview......Page 17 Chapter 2: Central Nervous System Depressants......Page 44 Chapter 3: Alcoholism: An Introduction......Page 70 Chapter 4: Alcoholism: Acute Treatment......Page 114 Chapter 5: Stimulants- Including Cocaine......Page 135 Chapter 6: Opioids and Other Analgesics......Page 163 Chapter 7: Cannabinols......Page 190 Chapter 8: Hallucinogens and Related Drugs......Page 208 Chapter 9: Phencyclidine(PCP)......Page 226 Chapter 10: Glues, Inhalants, and Aerosols......Page 237 Chapter 11: Over-the-Counter(OTC) Drugs and Some Prescription Drugs......Page 247 Chapter 12: Xanthines(Caffeine) and Nicotine......Page 270 Chapter 13: Multidrug Abuse and Dependence......Page 294 Chapter 14: Emergency Problems: A Quick Overview......Page 307 Chapter 15: Rehabilitation......Page 321 Chapter 16: Prevention of Substance-Related Problems......Page 365 Index......Page 379 Overview of drug and alcohol abuse for physicians, residents and students. This edition contains 70 percent new references, newly revised data on epidemiology, new developments in pharmacology, and a chapter on prevention. Expanded-outline format.