Addiction - An Information Guide (Paperback)

Addiction: An Information Guide is the latest in the series of CAMH guides for clients and families. Written by professional counsellors, this concise and easy-to-read booklet includes information on: - what addiction is - what causes addiction - addiction treatment and other support options - recovery and relapse prevention - help for partners and families - explaining addiction to children. The guide also recommends books and websites where people can learn more, and includes contact information for organizations and services that can offer support. Professionals may wish to offer this guide to their clients and families and use it to introduce and discuss issues. People with substance use problems and their families may wish to order this guide for themselves. The guide is also useful for health and social service workers, students, journalists and anyone else wanting to gain a basic understanding of addiction, its effects and treatment.

General

Imprint:	Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	March 2010
First published:	March 2010
Authors:	Marilyn Herie • Tim Godden • Joanne Schenfeld
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	64
ISBN-13:	978-1-77052-505-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Abnormal psychology Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Specific disorders & therapies > Addiction & therapy Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with drug & alcohol abuse Promotions
LSN:	1-77052-505-X
Barcode:	9781770525054

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