Cocaine and Methamphetamine Addiction: Treatment, Recovery, and Relapse Prevention

ISBN-13: 9780393703023 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 288 str.

Washton; Arnold Washton; Joan Ellen Zweben

Opis

The book includes an overview of cocaine and methamphetamine use in America; an explanation of the effects of stimulant drugs on the brain, body, and behavior; the process by which addiction develops; signs of stimulant abuse and dependence; treatment options; establishing abstinence and stages of recovery; the distinct benefits of individual, group, and family psychotherapy; and twelve-step programs. Appendices include patient handouts and worksheets, a resource list for patients and family members, and a resource list for treatment professionals.