Clinician's Guide to Substance Abuse

It's time to bolster your understanding of substance abuse and treatment. This title provides a comprehensive basic introduction to substance abuse/treatment. It includes a discussion of the nature of addiction - which serves as a framework for the entire book. It offers detailed information on management and treatment. It outlines the signs and symptoms of drug abuse and addiction. It delves into treatment issues specific to women, children, families, etc. It presents valuable information on placement criteria and resources for specialist referral, and covers medical complications.