Editor: Mccrady, Barbara S.; Editor: Epstein, Elizabeth E.
Hardback; Book; 14 Line Drawings
663 pages
Published: June 1999
Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195114892

Since the 1970s, mental-health professionals and clinical researchers have made tremendous strides in understanding and treating addictions. This volume surveys the entire field, providing both practitioners and researchers with up-to-date summaries of key findings and methods. Ideal for the lab or clinic, the book can be used to prepare for the American Psychological Association's proficiency certification exam on psychoactive substance abuse disorders.This is a comprehensive, practical guide for professionals in mental health, covering all addictive substances. The volume is organized into six parts: pharmacology, definitions and diagnosis, etiology, maintenance, assessment and treatment planning, treatments, and issues in specific populations.