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Currently available as the 5th Edition (2009),
this book examines the criteria and symptoms of substance use,
abuse and dependence including alcohol, amphetamines, opioids,
cannabis-related disorders, antianxiety medications,
sedative-hypnotics, hallucinogens, and inhalants. The numerous
psychiatric, psychological and physical effects of the
substances are discussed, including any resulting clinical
psychiatric presentation. Throughout, there is reference to
the effects of substances on the mentally ill population, plus
the treatment options for special populations including the
older adult and pregnant client. Discussed is the evaluation
of substance use, including the diagnostic interview and
mental status examination, plus examples of the various
assessment and screening tests to determine the extent and
severity of use and how they are used to assist in the
evaluation.
EDITORS:
R. Magee, MD, FRCP(C)
A. Burgmann, BSc, MD, FRCP(C)
D. Thompson, BScPharm, BCPP
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