The spectrum of addiction disorders presents practitioners with numerous challenges--among them the widening gap between a growing evidence base and the translation of this knowledge into treatment outcomes. Addiction Medicine addresses this disconnect, clearly explaining the role of brain function in drug taking and other habit-forming behaviors, and applying this biobehavioral framework to the delivery of evidence-based treatment. Its state-of-the-art coverage provides clinically relevant details on not only traditional sources of addiction such as cocaine, opiates, and alcohol, but also...

This medical handbook is a summary of the essentials needed for the competent practice of psychiatry, specifically for psychiatrists in training. Focusing on clinical practice and applications, each chapter provides a summary of treatment approaches that can be used for quick reference. Graphics, illustrations, and tables are used extensively for ease of access to information. Chapters that are relevant to the practice of psychiatry in various clinical settings such as hospitals, offices, community settings, and rural areas are also included. The strength of the handbook is that it integrates...

The spectrum of addiction disorders presents practitioners with numerous challenges--among them the widening gap between a growing evidence base and the translation of this knowledge into treatment outcomes. Addiction Medicine addresses this disconnect, clearly explaining the role of brain function in drug taking and other habit-forming behaviors, and applying this biobehavioral framework to the delivery of evidence-based treatment. Its state-of-the-art coverage provides clinically relevant details on not only traditional sources of addiction such as cocaine, opiates, and alcohol, but also...