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Accessible, easily referenced chapters include actionable information on the neurobiology of addiction, general approaches to taking a history, guidelines for making medical and psychiatric evaluations and forming a diagnosis, and discussion of the pharmacological treatment of a range of substances.

Substance-Related Disorders --- drug therapy --- Substance abuse.

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In Addiction: What Everyone Needs to Know?, Suzette Glasner aims to clear the air of some of the most polarizing and misleading information that dominates public thinking about addiction. Providing straight talk and sound guidelines for the general public as well as health professionals and policymakers, she raises important questions related to addiction and answers them in an accessible yet empirically informed manner throughout the book. Offering an insightful overview of addiction from its origins, to forms of treatment and complications, this book will be the go-to resource for authoritative, up-to-date, accurate, and compelling information about this topic. While historically a topic of great interest, controversies and general public discourse surrounding addiction have been growing rapidly, particularly in light of the rising death toll resulting from the opioid epidemic. Debates are heating up over issues of opioid prescribing practices, legalization of marijuana, the potential for substances such as marijuana to be truly "addictive," the use of medication to treat individuals with addiction, and much more. In light of the common misconception that addictive behaviors are entirely volitional, misinformation and stigma have had a deleterious impact on the public's understanding concerning the nature, causes, and treatments of substance use disorders. Despite decades of research and tens of thousands of published and peer-reviewed investigations, critics continue to ask whether addiction is a genuine medical condition or a choice. In Addiction: What Everyone Needs to Know(tm), leading expert in the science and treatment of addiction Suzette Glasner aims to clear the air of some of the most polarizing and misleading information that dominates public thinking about addiction. Providing straight talk and sound guidelines for the general public as well as health professionals and policymakers, Glasner raises important questions related to addiction and answers them in an accessible yet empirically informed manner throughout the book. Offering an insightful overview of addiction from its origins, to forms of treatment and complications, this book will be the go-to resource for authoritative, up-to-date, accurate, and compelling information about this topic.

Alcoholism. --- Substance abuse --- Prevention.

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Leslea Ingram's 'Healing From The Habit: The Journey To Recovery' explores the multifaceted challenges of addiction and the path to recovery. The book delves into the physical and psychological battles of substance abuse, the ripple effects on families, and the broader societal impact. It emphasizes the intersection of addiction and mental health, offering personal stories, practical insights, and compassionate guidance. The narrative aims to foster understanding and empathy, providing support for individuals battling addiction and those around them. Ingram's work serves as a beacon of hope and a roadmap to lasting recovery, underlining the human spirit's resilience and the importance of community support.

Substance abuse --- Recovery movement

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"Subject areas/key words: abstinence, addictions, addictive behaviors, alcoholism, counseling, dependence, drug abuse, dual diagnosis, harm reduction, interventions, psychotherapy, recovery, substance use disorders, treatments Brief Summary: This acclaimed clinical guide has helped thousands of clinicians put the proven principles of harm reduction into practice with therapy clients who have substance use problems. Written by pioneers in the field, the book shows how to do effective therapeutic work with people still using alcohol or other drugs. It provides clear guidelines for conducting comprehensive assessments, making collaborative treatment decisions, and implementing interventions that combine motivational, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic strategies. The focus is reducing drug-related harm while also addressing co-occurring psychological and emotional difficulties. Detailed clinical illustrations are featured throughout"--Provided by publisher "This acclaimed clinical guide has helped thousands of clinicians put the proven principles of harm reduction into practice with therapy clients who have substance use problems. Written by pioneers in the field, the book shows how to do effective therapeutic work with people still using alcohol or other drugs. It provides clear guidelines for conducting comprehensive assessments, making collaborative treatment decisions, and implementing interventions that combine motivational, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic strategies. The focus is reducing drug-related harm while also addressing co-occurring psychological and emotional difficulties. Detailed clinical illustrations are featured throughout. New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of research advances and the tremendous growth of harm reduction clinical practice and training. *Section on applications, with chapters on community-based settings, harm reduction groups, and working with families and friends. *Chapters on biological and psychodynamic aspects of treatment. *Expanded discussions of trauma, cultural sensitivity, and ethics. *Supplemental resources and training materials at the authors' website. "--Provided by publisher

Diagnosis, Differential --- Psychotherapy --- Substance-Related Disorders --- Harm Reduction --- methods --- prevention & control --- Substance abuse --- Harm reduction

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"Tracing the moral and medical panics about addictive commodities that flourished after tobacco, chocolate, sugar, coffee, tea, and gin were introduced into Europe as a result of early modern colonial exploitation"--

Substance abuse --- Substance abuse --- Substance abuse --- Psychotropic drugs --- Psychotropic drugs --- Psychotropic drugs --- Social aspects --- History. --- History --- History --- Social aspects --- History. --- History --- History