Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drug abuse
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Joint Drug Abuse Research Comprehensive Centre (D.A.C.C.)
Author: Drug Addiction and Related Clinical Problems
Author: Alessandro TagliamontePublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3709169011
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Many of the questions related to the treatment of drug addiction originate from the confusion that still characterizes this issue, even though biology is irreversibly changing our outlook on the physiology and psychopathology of the mind. In fact, prejudices stemming from the archaic concept of mind-body dualism are so difficult to eradicate that even a skilled psychiatrist may find it hard to distinguish a psychiatric symptom from a socially transgressive behavior. The dilemma becomes even more salient for drug addiction, since many of the substances which induce abuse and dependence are illegal, and their production, trade and use are forbidden by law. If the use of heroin is connoted as a crime, it may become controversial to recognize its chronic sequelae as a disease. Hence, withdrawal symptoms may alternatively be attributed to drug effects, or labelled as immoral attitudes arising from a vicious personality. However, the physician's judgement, which has to be merely instrumental at improving the patient's quality of life, should never be influenced by such complex setting. In fact, the only concern of the physician must be that of ascertaining the causes of symptoms and of removing them: if symptoms are induced by the toxic effect of a drug, he has to use the most effective antidote, and then proceed towards a detoxification; if they are due to withdrawal, a substitutive substance should be given initially. In the case of narcotics, substitutive therapy on a maintenance basis may become mandatory.
Annual Report
Author: United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research InstitutePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Revue internationale de sociologie
Author: René WormsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sociology
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Drug Abuse Prevention Report
Author: Bollettino delle acquisizioni
Author: Council of the European Communities. Libraries-DocumentationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : European Economic Community
Languages : un
Pages : 264
Book Description
Annual Report - New York State Drug Abuse Control Commission
Author: New York (State). Drug Abuse Control CommissionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Drug abuse
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Batterer Intervention
Author: Kerry Murphy HealeyPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788178695
Category : Abusive men
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
"Batterer Intervention: Program Approaches and Criminal Justice Strategies" is a publication of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) in Rockville, Maryland. The publication provides judges, prosecutors, and probation officers with the information they need to better understand batterer intervention and make appropriate decisions regarding programming.
Neurobiology of Mental Illness
Author: Dennis S. CharneyPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199934959
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1259
Book Description
Our understanding of the neurobiological basis of psychiatric disease has accelerated in the past five years. The fourth edition of Neurobiology of Mental Illness has been completely revamped given these advances and discoveries on the neurobiologic foundations of psychiatry. Like its predecessors the book begins with an overview of the basic science. The emerging technologies in Section 2 have been extensively redone to match the progress in the field including new chapters on the applications of stem cells, optogenetics, and image guided stimulation to our understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Sections' 3 through 8 pertain to the major psychiatric syndromes-the psychoses, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, dementias, and disorders of childhood-onset. Each of these sections includes our knowledge of their etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment. The final section discusses special topic areas including the neurobiology of sleep, resilience, social attachment, aggression, personality disorders and eating disorders. In all, there are 32 new chapters in this volume including unique insights on DSM-5, the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) from NIMH, and a perspective on the continuing challenges of diagnosis given what we know of the brain and the mechanisms pertaining to mental illness. This book provides information from numerous levels of analysis including molecular biology and genetics, cellular physiology, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, epidemiology, and behavior. In doing so it translates information from the basic laboratory to the clinical laboratory and finally to clinical treatment. No other book distills the basic science and underpinnings of mental disorders and explains the clinical significance to the scope and breadth of this classic text. The result is an excellent and cutting-edge resource for psychiatric residents, psychiatric researchers and doctoral students in neurochemistry and the neurosciences.
Functional Pain Syndromes
Author: Emeran A. MayerPublisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 1496332008
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 643
Book Description
This book explores the connection of functional pain syndromes (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia) with anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The authors address possible common pathophysiologies and review a range of treatment options, from antidepressants to cognitive-behavioral therapy. Who should buy this book? Whether you are a general practitioner, specialist, or scientist, this book is essential reading. It sheds new light on the complex links between various painful syndromes and disorders.