Alcohol and drug misuse: a handbook for students and health professionals

During recent years, the misuse of nicotine, alcohol, prescribed medications,over-the-counter drugs and illicit psychoactive substances have increased dramatically, resulting in health and socio-economic problems - to which every health care professional will need to recognise and respond.Written by an experienced author and lecturer, this five part text presents an introduction to drug and alcohol misuse and provides: the context of alcohol and drug misuse, andthe nature and theories of addiction, including a historical overview and policy initiatives in contemporary society, the problems associated with psychoactive substances and their impact on groups such as black and minority ethnic people, young people, women, older people and the homeless the generic role responses to substance misuse in a variety of different settings and contexts, including primary care, community and hospitals a framework for assessment, careplanning, harm reduction approach, dealing with overdose, intoxication and withdrawals, psychological and pharmacological interventions an accessible and skills-oriented approach to assist students and practitioners in dealing with drug and alcohol misuse." Alcohol and Drug Misuse" takes into account current policy initiatives and practice for substance use and misuse and includes a range of pedagogical features to enhance learning. It is essential reading for nursing and health students taking substance misuse modules, as well as related CPD courses for health care professionals. INDICE: Preface Part 1: Overview of Substance Misuse & Policy Initiatives 1. Introduction to Substance Use & Misuse 2. Self-Awareness and Attitude 3. Historical Overview 4. Theories of Addiction 5. Nature of Addiction 6. Policy Initiatives & Strategy in Alcohol and Drug Part 2: Psychoactive Substances 7. Alcohol 8. Opiates 9. Cannabis 10. Stimulants: Amphetamines, Cocaine& Khat 11. Hallucinogens 12. Anabolic Steroids, Amyl and Butyl Nitrite, Hypno-Sedatives, Volatile Substances, Over-The-Counter-Drugs, Smart & Eco Drugs 13. Nicotine Addiction Part 3: Special Issues & Populations 14. Blood-Borne Infections 15. Alcohol and Drug Use in Women 16. Psychiatric Disorders & Substance Misuse (Dual Diagnosis) 17. Alcohol and Drug Misuse in Black and Ethnic Minority Communities 18. Vulnerable People: Elderly & Homelessness 19. Young People: Alcohol and Drug Misuse Part 4: Role, Prevention & Strategies for Change 20. Generic Role in Response to Alcohol & Drug Misuse 21. Prevention & Health Education Approaches to Substance Misuse 22. Strategies in Helping People to Change 23. Working with Diversity: Cultural Competence Part 5: Care Planning & Intervention Strategies 24. Framework for Assessment & Screening 25. Care Planning, Implementation & Evaluation 26. Psychosocial & Pharmacological Interventions 27. Harm Reduction Approach 28. Intoxication & Overdose: Health Interventions 29. Drug Misuse: Pharmacological & Psychosocial Interventions 30. Alcohol Misuse: Pharmacological & Psychosocial Interventions 31. Smoking Cessation: Health Interventions.Chapter 32: Competence & Professional Development.

• ISBN: 978-0-415-40967-4
• Editorial: Routledge
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 457
• Fecha Publicación: 26/09/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés