ASAM Handbook of Addiction Medicine
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Author Description
The Asam Handbook Of Addiction Medicine Is A Concise, Evidence-based Guide To The Treatment Of Individuals With Substance Use Disorders. It Is An Update To The 2015 Edition And Is Targeted To Non-specialist Clinicians Who Want To Better Care For Their Patients With Substance Use Disorders. It Begins With Chapters On Screening And Brief Intervention And An Overview Of Treatment. This Is Followed By Substance-specific Chapters Covering The Following Topics: Alcohol, Sedatives, Opioids, Nicotine, Stimulants, Hallucinogens, Cannabinoids, Inhalants, Anabolic Steroids And Prescription Drugs. Substance-specific Chapters Cover Pharmacology, Acute Effects And Intoxication, Withdrawal, Medical Complications And Treatment. The Handbook Concludes With Chapters On The Medical Care Of Patients With Substance Use Disorders, Psychiatric Co-occurring Disorders, Special Populations And Ethical/legal Considerations. Chapters Include Practical Tools And Treatment Protocols That Can Be Used In Outpatient And Inpatient Settings. The Book Contains Numerous References, Many Of Which Are Annotated-- Provided By Publisher.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook addresses the critical need for non-specialist clinicians to provide evidence-based care for patients struggling with substance use disorders. Authored by Michael I. Fingerhood and Darius A. Rastegar, the text serves as a clinical resource for integrating addiction treatment into general medical practice. It provides a structured framework for screening, intervention, and the management of specific substance-related conditions within both inpatient and outpatient settings.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive clinical protocols for managing substance-specific disorders including alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and nicotine.
- Practical screening tools and brief intervention methodologies for primary care environments.
- Detailed analysis of pharmacology, acute intoxication, and withdrawal management for various substances.
- Guidance on addressing psychiatric co-occurring disorders and navigating ethical and legal considerations in patient care.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Clinicians and medical professionals frequently identify this text as a foundational resource for integrating addiction medicine into general practice. Experts highlight the book's utility due to its concise, evidence-based structure and the inclusion of actionable treatment protocols.
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Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
New York : Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0197506208
ISBN-13:
9780197506202
Psychiatry
Addiction Medicine
Clinical Reference
Substance-Related Disorders
Public Health
Medical
Behavior Addictive
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