Ambivalence, poor adherence to treatment, serious psychiatric and
medical comorbidities-the difficulties posed by patients of
substance use disorders are among the most challenging for
practitioners to face. Given that only 10% of patients with these
disorders actually receive specialized addiction treatment, it's
clear that physicians in all medical and surgical specialties need
to become comfortable assessing and treating substance use
disorders. The Pocket Guide to Addiction Assessment and Treatment
is designed specifically to aid a wide range of clinicians,
regardless of their training in addiction, to more confidently
assess and treat this patient population. The book's practical,
actionable content is divided into three sections-Fundamentals of
Addiction, Substances and Behaviors, and Treatment-that address
topics including: * The neurobiology of addiction* How to recognize
and treat intoxication, withdrawal from, and addiction to
substances such as alcohol, anabolic-androgenic steroids,
benzodiazepines, cannabis, opioids, stimulants, and tobacco, as
well as hallucinogens, inhalants, and caffeine* Special issues with
psychiatric and medical comorbidities, as well as with specific
populations* Behavioral addictions, with a special focus on
gambling disorder* Cognitive-behavioral therapy; 12-step programs;
nutrition and exercise; spirituality, mindfulness, and meditation;
and other treatment options, with examples of how each can be used
with patients facing addictions With an accessible, easily
referenced format, the Pocket Guide to Addiction Assessment and
Treatment serves as a go-to resource for general psychiatrists,
internists, family practitioners, pediatricians, emergency medicine
physicians, psychiatric nurses, residents, medical students, and
other practitioners involved in the addiction treatment field. And
because all of the diagnostic discussions are DSM-5-based, readers
can be confident that they're getting the most relevant and
up-to-date guidance on the topic.
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