Drug and Alcohol Abuse: A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment (Critical Issues in Psychiatry)

When this series was conceived, a book on substance abuse, including alcohol and alcoholism, was to be of the highest priority. This priority was a reflection of my view that the subject is often inadequately or insufficient­ ly taught in many training programs. Few clinicians have had comprehen­ sive didactic education in this area, despite the frequency with which these problems are encountered in practice. All too often these encounters are in situations in which accurate diagnosis and rapid treatment are of critical im­ portance. We wanted a book that would be concise and easily readable but also comprehensive in its presentation of the basic principles underlying clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management. It was of particular im­ portance that the book also serve as an easy reference guide in emergency situations. Marc Schuckit, a man with impeccable credentials as a scholar and an experienced clinician in this field, produced just such a book with his critically acclaimed first edition. That volume rapidly became a resource of great significance for psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and physicians in general. It has been adopted as a text in medical schools and residency train­ ing, as well as for courses in psychology, emergency medicine, social work, and nursing. The entire volume has been revised and updated to reflect changes in knowledge and clinical practice since the publication of the first edition and in order to keep the comprehensive references current. There is a new chapter on phencyclidine and another on caffeine and nicotine. Front Matter....Pages i-xx An Overview....Pages 1-19 The CNS Depressants....Pages 20-43 Alcoholism: An Introduction....Pages 44-66 Alcoholism: Acute Treatment....Pages 67-82 Stimulants....Pages 83-101 Opiates and Other Analgesics....Pages 102-122 Cannabinols....Pages 123-136 The Hallucinogens and Related Drugs....Pages 137-151 Phencyclidine (PCP)....Pages 152-160 Glues, Solvents, and Aerosols....Pages 161-167 Over-the-Counter (O/C) and Some Prescription Drugs....Pages 168-182 The Xanthines (Caffeine) and Nicotine....Pages 183-200 Multidrug Misuse....Pages 201-212 Emergency Problems: A Rapid Overview....Pages 213-227 Rehabilitation....Pages 228-253 Back Matter....Pages 255-267 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.