Symptoms And Signs Of Substance Misuse, Third Edition
by Jason Payne-James /
2014 / English / PDF
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The misuse of both legally prescribed and illegally supplied
drugs is now so widespread that it affects, either directly or
indirectly, a high proportion of the population, impacting many
areas of daily life. There are few countries that are not touched
by some aspect of substance misuse and the consequences for
individuals, families and the wider community can be devastating.
The misuse of both legally prescribed and illegally supplied
drugs is now so widespread that it affects, either directly or
indirectly, a high proportion of the population, impacting many
areas of daily life. There are few countries that are not touched
by some aspect of substance misuse and the consequences for
individuals, families and the wider community can be devastating.
The third edition of
The third edition ofSymptoms and Signs of Substance
Misuse
Symptoms and Signs of Substance
Misuse has been completely updated and revised, continuing to
provide trusted information from leading experts.
has been completely updated and revised, continuing to
provide trusted information from leading experts.Basic principles of treatment for the most commonly
encountered substances―from tobacco and alcohol to cocaine and
heroin, as well as 'designer' drugs
Basic principles of treatment for the most commonly
encountered substances―from tobacco and alcohol to cocaine and
heroin, as well as 'designer' drugsThe legal aspects of substance misuse highlighted throughout
The legal aspects of substance misuse highlighted throughoutConvenient A-Z format helps you find information at a glance
Convenient A-Z format helps you find information at a glanceReferences and further reading direct you to more
authoritative information about each substance
References and further reading direct you to more
authoritative information about each substance
With specialist information clearly explained along with a full
glossary, this handy pocket-sized book is essential for all
health professionals needing a concise and up-to-date overview of
the signs and symptoms of substance misuse as well as the
management and treatment options available. Junior hospital
doctors, emergency department staff, primary care teams,
community workers and counsellors will find this text invaluable.
The book is also an excellent resource for police officers as
well as a quick reference guide for professionals involved in
setting up and managing drug and alcohol policies in
organisations and businesses.
With specialist information clearly explained along with a full
glossary, this handy pocket-sized book is essential for all
health professionals needing a concise and up-to-date overview of
the signs and symptoms of substance misuse as well as the
management and treatment options available. Junior hospital
doctors, emergency department staff, primary care teams,
community workers and counsellors will find this text invaluable.
The book is also an excellent resource for police officers as
well as a quick reference guide for professionals involved in
setting up and managing drug and alcohol policies in
organisations and businesses.
