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Designed as a main text for courses in substance abuse, chemical dependency, and social work with alcoholics and drug abusers, found in Departments of Counseling, Sociology, and Social Work.
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This well-respected text on substance abuse takes a comprehensive look at chemical dependency, covering the most recent issues in the areas of epidemiology, etiology, substance abuse policy, and treatment.
"Chemical Dependency: A Systems Approach, Third Edition," looks at substance abuse from a systems perspective, making it particularly appropriate for social work students who are accustomed to a "person-in-environment" approach. All major theories of addiction are presented, as well as the major physiological and psychological results of substance abuse, including fetal alcohol syndrome. Coverage of the latest developments in treatment and research incorporates the most recent findings on genetic causes of alcoholism. This edition includes an up-to-date discussion of the most recent trends in designer drugs, to account for the considerable frequency in which drug use patterns occur. In addition, the most recent policy changes at the state, federal, and international levels have been added.
Features Reflects the most recent changes in treatment programs and the latest research in dependency, including genetic causes ofalcoholism. Features separate chapters on special populations, including ethnic minorities, gays and lesbians, the dually diagnosed (drugs and alcohol), the elderly, and women. Covers state and federal policies regarding control of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, in detail.
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