Editor: Galanter, Marc; Editor: Kleber, Herbert D.
Edition #2; Hardback; Book
608 pages
Published: May 1999
American Psychiatric Publishing
ISBN: 0880488204
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Presenting treatment research findings, including the criteria sets for substance-related disorders of DSM-IV TM, this all-new second edition offers the best and most effective modalitiescurrently available for management of substance abuse. Designed for clinicians, trainees, and other mental health professionals, it provides an understanding of the basic biological and social mechanisms that impinge on etiology and rehabilitation, and covers the following new topics: the neurobiology of alcoholism, stimulants, marijuana, opiates and hallucinogens; club drugs; addiction in women;AIDS; dual diagnosis; perinatal addiction; treatment of pain; and prevention.This volume presents up-to-date treatment research findings, including the text of the section on substance-use disorders of DSM-IV. It aims to offer the best and most effective modalities currently available for management of substance abuse.