Product Overview
This third edition of a text and reference is tailored to represent the most current basic and clinical perspectives in the field of substance abuse. Galanter (psychiatry, alcoholism and drug abuse, New York University Medical Center) increases focus on recent developments in biologic and psychosocial therapies and problems of specific populations. Coverage encompasses the nature of addiction, treatment issues, treatment for specific drugs of abuse, treatment approaches, and special populations. The text is designed to serve clinicians in practice and researchers concerned with addiction as well as trainees in psychiatry, general medicine, and other health professions. The second edition is endorsed by Brandon/Hill as part of a minimal core collection and for initial purchase. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
