Description
| Product ID: | 9781446252406 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Sage Key Concepts Series |
| Title: | Key Concepts in Substance Misuse |
| Authors: | Author: Aaron Pycroft |
| Page Count: | 208 |
| Subjects: | Drugs and alcohol: social aspects, Drug & substance abuse: social aspects, Addiction and therapy, Addiction & therapy |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Offers a complete overview of the issues associated with substance misuse from an interdisciplinary perspective. It begins by providing a reference guide to the different psychoactive substances, looking at the biological and psychological impact of their use. Key issues in the effect drugs have on society are then addressed, before outlining methods of recovery and therapy. Drug use is a major challenge for public services, healthcare professionals and policy-makers all over the world. This book offers a complete overview of the issues associated with substance misuse from an interdisciplinary perspective. It begins by providing a reference guide to the different psychoactive substances, looking at the biological and psychological impact of their use. Key issues in the effect drugs have on society are then addressed, before outlining methods of recovery and therapy. Chapters include:
It will be valuable reading for those studying on degrees in criminology, health, nursing, social work and counselling. |
| Imprint Name: | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2015-02-23 |
