Alcohol and Drug Misuse

<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><ul> <li>The context of alcohol and drug misuse and the nature and theories of addiction including a historical overview and policy initiatives in contemporary society.</li> <li>An overview of psychoactive substances and the problems associated with them. </li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>A framework for assessment care planning harm reduction approaches dealing with overdose intoxication and withdrawals and psychological and pharmacological interventions.</li> </ul><p>This new edition is fully updated and includes expanded coverage of performance-enhancing drugs e-cigarettes cannabis use gender disparities in substance use and treatment public health approaches to substance use and screening tools for alcohol misuse. <em>Alcohol and Drug Misuse</em> is enhanced with activities and learning outcomes throughout.</p><p>It is essential reading for nursing healthcare and social work students taking substance misuse modules as well as related post-registration/qualification courses for health and social care professionals.</p>