Manual of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Guidelines for Teaching in Medical and Health Institutions

Manual of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Guidelines for Teaching in Medical and Health Institutions / edited by A. Arif, J. Westermeyer.

During the last few centuries, and particularly in recent decades, problems result­ ing from the excessive use of drugs and alcohol have spread virtually as an epidemic to every country in the world and to almost every community. Abuse of alcohol and drugs is related to numerous other health problem...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Arif, A. (Editor), Westermeyer, J. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 1988.
Edition:1st ed. 1988.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Public health.
Epidemiology.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction and Definitions
  • 1. Background
  • 2. Organization and Structure of the Manual
  • 3. Purpose and Aim
  • 4. Methodology—How Was This Manual Produced?
  • 5. Special Aspects of This Volume
  • 6. Definitions and Terminology
  • References
  • I. Teaching Approaches
  • 2. Guidelines for Teaching and Training
  • II. The Problem and its Assessment
  • 3. Historical Background
  • 4. Epidemiological Assessment
  • 5. Etiological Factors
  • 6. Natural Course and Psychosocial Manifestations
  • III. Pharmacological Factors
  • 7. Pharmacology of Dependence-Producing Drugs
  • IV. Diagnosis and Management
  • 8. Clinical Diagnosis and Assessment
  • 9. Detoxification and Management of Medical Emergencies
  • 10. Medical Complications
  • 11. Psychosocial Management
  • 12. Pharmacotherapy
  • V. Public Health Approaches
  • 13. Public Health Planning
  • 14. Prevention.

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