Alcohol and Drug Misuse av G. Hussein (Charles Sturt University Australia) Rassool

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<p>This comprehensive textbook provides an accessible and skills-oriented introduction to alcohol and substance misuse for healthcare students and practitioners new to the field.</p><p>Divided into five parts, this text explores: </p><p>¿ the context of alcohol and drug misuse, and the nature and theories of addiction, including a historical overview and policy initiatives in contemporary society.</p><p>¿ an overview of psychoactive substances and the problems associated with them. ¿ an exploration of the impact of psychoactive substances on groups such as culturally and linguistically diverse communities, young people, women, older people and the homeless.</p><p>¿ an understanding of the generic role responses to substance misuse in a variety of different settings and contexts, including primary care, the community and hospitals.</p><p>¿ a framework for assessment, care planning, harm reduction approaches, dealing with overdose, intoxication and withdrawals, and psychological and phar