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Practical Skills and Clinical Management of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction [Hardcover]

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  • Category: Books (Psychology)
  • Author:  Samuel Obembe
  • Author:  Samuel Obembe
  • ISBN-10:  0123985188
  • ISBN-10:  0123985188
  • ISBN-13:  9780123985187
  • ISBN-13:  9780123985187
  • Publisher:  Elsevier
  • Publisher:  Elsevier
  • Pages:  120
  • Pages:  120
  • Binding:  Hardcover
  • Binding:  Hardcover
  • Pub Date:  01-Apr-2012
  • Pub Date:  01-Apr-2012
  • Item ID: 100861000
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This insightful book is a synoptic presentation of Causes and Treatment of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. It gives an insight into Alcoholism and Drug Addiction genetic and/or acquired etiologies through researched studies that draw the conclusion that Addiction is a disease/ medical condition. It features the treatment from detox followed by psychotherapy with evidence based practices and supported by Aftercare programs to maintain sobriety and recovery.



  • An insight into Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
  • Psychotherapy with evidence based practices
  • Aftercare programs
  • Classification and effects of psychoactive drugs
  • Drug screening procedures
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Causes and Treatment of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
  • Life and clinical experiences
  • Culture and Drug Addiction
  • Levels of Care in Structured Programs

Chapter 1: Addiction and its Etiology

Chapter 2: Common Psychoactive Drugs

Chapter 3: Management of Addiction

Chapter 4: Theories of Treatment

Chapter 5: The Impact?and Treatment of Drug Addiction

Chapter 6: Pharmacotherapy (Medication Therapy)

Chapter 7: Crisis Intervention

This insightful book is a synoptic presentation of causes and treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction

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