Substance use is very common among psychiatric patients. Depending on your practice, up to 50% of your patients suffer from an addiction that may be aggravating their primary symptoms. It is impractical to refer all such patients to addiction specialists, who are in short supply. This extremely practical guide will enhance your confidence in treating all substance use disorders. There are 14 brief chapters covering everything you need to know in order to evaluate the severity of substance use and to decide on the best treatments for your patients. You’ll find detailed instruction on how to frame your questions about this sensitive topic, how to order drug screens, how 12 step programs work, and how to prescribe medications that will help your patients recover. There are also many useful tips and pearls, along with user-friendly comparison charts to make on-the-spot decision making easier.
Table of Content
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Diagnosis
CHAPTER 2 Drug Testing
CHAPTER 3 Understanding Addiction Services
CHAPTER 4 Psychotherapy
CHAPTER 5 12-Step Programs
CHAPTER 6 Dual Diagnosis
CHAPTER 7 Alcohol
CHAPTER 8 Sedatives
CHAPTER 9 Nicotine
CHAPTER 10 Cannabis
CHAPTER 11 Opioids
CHAPTER 12 Stimulants
CHAPTER 13 Designer Drugs
CHAPTER 14 Hallucinogens, Club Drugs, and Inhalants
Appendices
References
Answer Key
Index
About the author
a professor of psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, and the medical director of the Center for Neurobehavioral Research on Addiction. Dr. Weaver has specialized in treating patients with substance use disorders for 20 years. He is on the editorial board of the Carlat Addiction Treatment Report, to which he has contributed articles and expert interviews.
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