Drug and Alcohol Abuse A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Drug and Alcohol Abuse A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment / by Marc A. Schuckit.

When this series was conceived, a book on substance abuse, including alcohol and alcoholism, was to be of the highest priority. This priority was a reflection of my view that the subject is often inadequately or insufficient­ ly taught in many training programs. Few clinicians have had comprehen­ si...

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Main Author: Schuckit, Marc A. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 1984.
Edition:1st ed. 1984.
Series:Critical Issues in Psychiatry
Springer eBook Collection.
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Psychiatry.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1: An Overview
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. Some Definitions
  • 1.3. General Comments about Drug Mechanisms
  • 1.4. One Approach to Drug Classification
  • 1.5. Alternate Classification Schemes
  • 1.6. A Classification of Drug Problems
  • 1.7. A General Introduction to Emergency and Crisis Treatment
  • 1.8. Onward
  • References
  • 2: The CNS Depressants
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2 Emergency Problems
  • References
  • 3: Alcoholism: An Introduction
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Pharmacology of Alcohol
  • 3.3 Epidemiology of Drinking and Alcoholism
  • 3.4 Natural History of Alcoholism
  • 3.5 Etiology
  • References
  • 4: Alcoholism: Acute Treatment
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Emergency Situations
  • References
  • 5: Stimulants
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Emergency Problems
  • References
  • 6: Opiates and Other Analgesics
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Emergency Problems
  • 6.3. Rehabilitation
  • References
  • 7: Cannabinols
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Emergency Problems
  • References
  • 8: The Hallucinogens and Related Drugs
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Emergency Problems for LSD-Type Drugs
  • 8.3 Related Drugs
  • References
  • 9: Phencyclidine (PCP)
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Emergency Situations for PCP
  • References
  • 10: Glues, Solvents, and Aerosols
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Emergency Problems
  • References
  • 11: Over-the-Counter (O/C) and Some Prescription Drugs
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Antihistamine Drugs (Sedatives/Hypnotics)
  • 11.3 Cold and Allergy Products
  • 11.4 Bromides
  • 11.5 O/C Analgesics
  • 11.6 Laxative Abuse
  • 11.7 Stimulants
  • 11.8 Weight Control Products
  • 11.9 Abuse of Some Prescription Drugs
  • 11.10 General Conclusions
  • References
  • 12: The Xanthines (Caffeine) and Nicotine
  • 12.1 General Comments
  • 12.2 Xanthines (Caffeine)
  • 12.3 Nicotine
  • References
  • 13: Multidrug Misuse
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 Emergency Room Situations
  • References
  • 14: Emergency Problems: A Rapid Overview
  • 14.1 Introduction
  • 14.2 Panic Reactions
  • 14.3 Flashbacks
  • 14.4 Toxic Reactions
  • 14.5. Psychosis
  • 14.6. Organic Brain Syndrome
  • 14.7. Drug Withdrawal States
  • References
  • 15: Rehabilitation
  • 15.1. Introduction
  • 15.2. A Special Case: Alcoholism
  • 15.3. A Special Case: Opiates
  • 15.4. A Special Case: Hallucinogens, Stimulants, Depressants, and Multidrug Misuse
  • References.

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