Substance Use Disorders: Assessment and Treatment (Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional) (Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional (Hardcover))

Substance Use Disorders Begins with a discussion of the pharmacology of specific drug classes and the epidemiology of abuse. This book presents psychological theories of substance abuse, the initiation and progression of substance abuse disorders, issues of prevention and early intervention, and screening and assessment for substance abuse including specific tests. Full description