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Perspectives on Substance Use, Disorders, and Addiction
With Clinical Cases
- 256 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
Perspectives on Substance Use, Disorders and Addiction, Second Edition, is a philosophical and clinical text that suggests new ways to think about the relationships, enjoyment, and troubles with substances of pleasure. The book is designed for students and clinicians who come in contact with and treat individuals and families struggling with the causes and consequences of substance use disorders and addiction. The second edition of Perspectives presents a refreshing blend of ancient and contemporary ideas on the natural pleasures and potential powers of alcohol and drugs in our everyday individual and collective lives.
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Yes, you can access Perspectives on Substance Use, Disorders, and Addiction by Margaret Fetting in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Social Work. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Acknowledgements
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Illustration List
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Introduction
- Part I A Perspective on the World of Substance Use, Disorders, and Addiction
- Chapter 1 Philosophical Core
- Chapter 2 Ancient Desires and Symposiums
- Chapter 3 Globalization and Addiction
- Chapter 4 Cultural Stories
- Chapter 5 Contemporary Concepts
- Part II A Perspective on Diagnosis and Substance Classification
- Chapter 6 DSM-5 and 15 Clinical Sketches of Using, Misusing, and Addiction
- Chapter 7 Ten Classes of Substances and Gambling
- Part III A Perspective on the Suffering Behind Substance Use, Disorders, and Addiction
- Chapter 8 Self-Medication, Psychoanalytic, and Psychodynamic Theories
- Part IV A Perspective on Treatment
- Chapter 9 The Symposium Approach: Use, Prevention, Education, and Treatment
- Chapter 10 Nonproblematic Use
- Chapter 11 Mild Substance Use Disorder
- Chapter 12 Moderate Substance Use Disorder
- Chapter 13 Severe Substance Use Disorder
- Chapter 14 Addiction
- Glossary
- References
- Index