Clinical Addiction Psychiatry

Clinical Addiction Psychiatry is an anthology of essays that represent the most current and authoritative information now available on addiction theory, practice and research, covering dozens of provocative, fascinating and essential subdomains of the field. Each chapter is authored by a recognized authority in the field and detailed attention is paid to environment, genetics, culture and spirituality as well as treatment and pharmacology. History, street culture, and medical science are brought together in masterful discussions that encompass the full spectrum of addictive disorders, emphasizing assessment and clinical management. This unique resource gathers complex medical and scientific data in a way which is accessible to both health care professionals and readers without medical or psychology backgrounds. Essential reading for addiction counselors and other mental health professionals, this book will also be of interest to patients and their families, and residents and physicians in all fields of medicine.

Author: David Brizer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 10/01/2010
Pages: 257
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.70h x 7.40w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780521899581

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 04/01/2011 pg. 341

About the Author
Brizer, David: - David Brizer is the founder of Mind-Meds.com and practises psychopharmacology in Nyack, NY, USA.Castaneda, Ricardo: - Ricardo Castaneda is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at New York University Medical School, New York, USA.