Clinical Addiction Psychiatry

About this book

"Clinical Addiction Psychiatry is an anthology of essays that represent the most current and authoritative information now available on addiction theory, practice, and research, covering dozens of provocative, fascinating, and essential subdomains of the field. Each chapter is authored by a recognized authority in the field and detailed attention is paid to environment, genetics, culture, and spirituality as well as treatment and pharmacology. History, street culture, and medical science are brought together in masterful discussions that encompass the full spectrum of addictive disorders, emphasizing assessment and clinical management. This unique resource gathers complex medical and scientific data in a way, which is accessible to both health care professionals and readers without medical or psychology backgrounds. Essential reading for addiction counselors and other mental health professionals, this book will also be of interest to patients and their families, and residents and physicians in all fields of medicine. David Brizer is the founder of Mind-Meds.com and practices psychopharmacology in Nyack, NY, USA. Ricardo Castaneda is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at New York University Medical School, New York, USA"--Provided by publisher.