Concepts of Chemical Dependency 8th edition
ISBN:0840033915
ISBN13:9780840033918
Publisher:Pearson Higher Education & Professional Group
Author:Harold Doweiko
Concepts of Chemical Dependency Description
Concepts of Chemical Dependency 8 Edition CONCEPTS OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, 8e, International Edition, reflects the explosion of information regarding the understanding, identification, and treatment of addictive disorders. Doweiko examines the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, barbiturates, amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and hallucinogens, as well as chemicals frequently left out of other books, such as aerosols, steroids, and over-the-counter analgesics. Additionally, the text investigates solid strategies for working with clients; the differences between abusers and addicts; drug effects on children, teenagers, and pregnant and nursing women; and children of alcoholics.