Key Concepts in Substance Misuse

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

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Drug use is a major challenge for public services, healthcare professionals and policy-makers all over the world. This book offers a complete overview of the issues associated with substance misuse from an interdisciplinary perspective. It begins by providing a reference guide to the different psychoactive substances, looking at the biological and psychological impact of their use. Key issues in the effect drugs have on society are then addressed, before outlining methods of recovery and therapy.

Chapters include:

Reflective questions to challenge readers’ assumptions
Case studies to help students understand the impact of substances on individuals
Links to further resources to expand readers’ knowledge

It will be valuable reading for those studying on degrees in criminology, health, nursing, social work and counselling.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2015-02-23
Mått148 x 210 x 12 mm
Vikt280 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieSAGE Key Concepts series
Antal sidor208
Upplaga1
FörlagSAGE Publications
ISBN9781446252406

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Part 1: Drugs, Democracy and SocietyEthical Evaluations of Drug Use and Drug Policy - Aaron PycroftThe International and National Legislative Framework - Aaron PycroftThe Relationship Between Politics and Scientific Knowledge in Formulating Drug Policy - Aaron PycroftAlternatives to Prohibition - Aaron PycroftPart 2: Definitions and categories of psychoactive substancesSedatives - Aaron PycroftStimulants - Aaron PycroftOpiates - Aaron PycroftHallucinogens - Aaron PycroftPoly Drug Use - Aaron PycroftDrugs with Mixed Effects - Aaron PycroftNew Psychoactive Substances (Legal Highs) - Rosanna BartholomewPart 3: Understanding the Nature of AddictionAddiction as a Complex Adaptive System - Aaron PycroftThe Evolutionary Context - Aaron PycroftDependence Syndromes - Aaron PycroftPsychological Perspectives - Aaron PycroftPart 4: Interventions and TreatmentDual Diagnosis and the Context of Exclusion - Anita GreenHarm Reduction - Tony SheaThe concept of Recovery - Tim LeightonThe Purposes and Methods of Detoxification from Illicit Drugs - Rebecca LeeThe Purposes and Methods of Detoxification from Alcohol - Pam Campbell and Anne SpoonerThe Major Talking Therapies - Trevor SmithBuddhism and Addiction - Devin AshwoodCriminal Justice Interventions - Bernie HeathEvidence Based Practice, Research and Outcome Monitoring - Jane WinstoneThe Core Skills in Working with Substance Misuse - Angela WoodsWhole Systems Approaches - Tony Wilkinson

′The scope addressed by this text is impressive. It recognises the international and political debate which is pertinent in this field.′ Emma Sutton, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing Sciences, University of East Anglia′I loved the book and the concepts in it. I really like the case studies and the fact the book is relevant to all disciplines.′Claire Hooks, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Anglia Ruskin University′No other text that I am aware of brings together all the aspects that this text seeks to do which makes it a valuable resource.′Daren Britt, Course Leader for BA Hons Criminology and Substance Misuse Interventions, University of Brighton