Integrating scientific knowledge with today's most effective
treatment options, Addiction Medicine: Science and Practice, 2nd
Edition, provides a wealth of information on addictions to
substances and behavioral addictions. It discusses the concrete
research on how the brain and body are affected by addictions,
improving your understanding of how patients develop addictions and
how best to personalize treatment and improve outcomes. This
essential text is ideal for anyone who deals with patients with
addictions in clinical practice, including psychiatrists, health
psychologists, pharmacologists, social workers, drug counselors,
trainees, and general physicians/family practitioners. Clearly
explains the role of brain function in drug taking and other
habit-forming behaviors, and shows how to apply this biobehavioral
framework to the delivery of evidence-based treatment. Provides
clinically relevant details on not only traditional sources of
addiction such as cocaine, opiates, and alcohol, but also more
recently recognized substances of abuse (e.g., steroids, inhalants)
as well as behavioral addictions (e.g., binge eating, compulsive
gambling, hoarding). Discusses current behavioral and medical
therapies in depth, while also addressing social contexts that may
affect personalized treatment. Contains new information on
compliance-enhancing interventions, cognitive behavioral
treatments, behavioral management, and other psychosocial
interventions. Includes neurobiological, molecular, and behavioral
theories of addiction, and includes a section on epigenetics.
Contains up-to-date information throughout, including a new
definition of status epilepticus, a current overview of Lennox
Gastaut syndrome, and updates on new FDA-approved drugs for
pediatric neurological disorders. Features expanded sections on
evidence-based treatment options including pharmacotherapy,
pharmacogenetics, and potential vaccines. Addresses addiction in
regards to specific populations, including adolescents, geriatric,
pregnant women, and health care professionals. Includes
contributions from expert international authors, making this a
truly global reference to addiction medicine. Enhanced eBook
version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to
access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a
variety of devices.
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