Fields, Richard, Ph. D.,
Drugs in perspective : causes, assessment, family, prevention, intervention, and treatment / Richard Fields. - Tenth edition. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Putting Drugs in Perspective -- Why People Use and Abuse Drugs and Alcohol -- Drug-Specific Information -- Assessment: Substance Abuse, Dependence, Addiction, and Suicidality -- Substance Abuse and Family Systems -- Parents and Family : At-Risk Factors for Substance Abuse -- Growing Up in an Alcoholic Family System : Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) -- Motivation and Change -- Intervention -- Prevention of Substance Abuse Problems -- Disorders Co-occurring with Substance Abuse -- Recovery, Suicide, Alcohol/Drugs, and Relapse Prevention
"This text provides a co-ordinated integration of information to help you better understand drugs (which includes alcohol), and drug use, abuse, and addiction. My more than 30 years experience in clinical work with substance abusers, addicts/alcoholics, and, more important, their families frame this textbook. This text is designed for use in college-level courses in health and human services and health science courses, such as substance prevention education; chemical dependency; substance abuse; alcohol, tobacco, and other drug education and prevention; and addictive and compulsive behavior. The material in this book meets the needs of students with its clear and concise style, while also being a valuable resource to professionals who continue their education in health and counseling. New to This Edition: Chapter 1 has been updated and revised with new information on opioid overdose deaths, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, tobacco vaping by secondary school students, and medical marijuana. Other chapters have also been updated and revised to include new information on resilience, relapse prevention, mindfulness, alcohol/drug recovery, assessment, prevention, and treatment. Each chapter has also been edited to highlight important information and to increase comprehension. needs of students with its clear and concise style, while also being a valuable resource to professionals who continue their education in health and counseling."--
9781260834970
2019058706
Substance-Related Disorders
Family Relations
RC 564 / .F54
362.29
WM 270
Drugs in perspective : causes, assessment, family, prevention, intervention, and treatment / Richard Fields. - Tenth edition. - 1 online resource
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Putting Drugs in Perspective -- Why People Use and Abuse Drugs and Alcohol -- Drug-Specific Information -- Assessment: Substance Abuse, Dependence, Addiction, and Suicidality -- Substance Abuse and Family Systems -- Parents and Family : At-Risk Factors for Substance Abuse -- Growing Up in an Alcoholic Family System : Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) -- Motivation and Change -- Intervention -- Prevention of Substance Abuse Problems -- Disorders Co-occurring with Substance Abuse -- Recovery, Suicide, Alcohol/Drugs, and Relapse Prevention
"This text provides a co-ordinated integration of information to help you better understand drugs (which includes alcohol), and drug use, abuse, and addiction. My more than 30 years experience in clinical work with substance abusers, addicts/alcoholics, and, more important, their families frame this textbook. This text is designed for use in college-level courses in health and human services and health science courses, such as substance prevention education; chemical dependency; substance abuse; alcohol, tobacco, and other drug education and prevention; and addictive and compulsive behavior. The material in this book meets the needs of students with its clear and concise style, while also being a valuable resource to professionals who continue their education in health and counseling. New to This Edition: Chapter 1 has been updated and revised with new information on opioid overdose deaths, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, tobacco vaping by secondary school students, and medical marijuana. Other chapters have also been updated and revised to include new information on resilience, relapse prevention, mindfulness, alcohol/drug recovery, assessment, prevention, and treatment. Each chapter has also been edited to highlight important information and to increase comprehension. needs of students with its clear and concise style, while also being a valuable resource to professionals who continue their education in health and counseling."--
9781260834970
2019058706
Substance-Related Disorders
Family Relations
RC 564 / .F54
362.29
WM 270