About the Book
During recent years, the misuse of nicotine, alcohol, prescribed medications, over-the-counter drugs and illicit psychoactive substances have increased dramatically, resulting in health and socio-economic problems — to which every health care professional will need to recognise and respond.
Written by an experienced author and lecturer, this five part text presents an introduction to drug and alcohol misuse and provides:
- an understanding of alcohol and drug misuse, the nature and theories of addiction with a historical overview and policy initiatives in contemporary society
- the problems associated with psychoactive substances an their impact on groups such as Black and ethnic minorities, young people, women, the elderly and the homelessness
- the generic role responses to substance misuse in a variety of different settings and contexts, including primary care, community and hospitals
- a framework for assessment, care planning, harm reduction approach, dealing with overdose, intoxication and withdrawals, psychological and pharmacological interventions
- a skills-oriented approach to assist student and practitioners in dealing with drug and alcohol with accessible information about clinical issues education and practice.
Alcohol and Drug Misuse takes into account current policy initiatives and practice for substance use and misuse and includes a range of pedagogical features to enhance learning. It is essential reading for nursing and health students taking substance misuse modules, as well as related CPD courses for health care professionals.