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Concepts of Chemical Dependency

The field of substance-abuse treatment is crowded with books that tell what addiction is. In Concepts of Chemical Dependency, Harold E. Doweiko moves beyond biology to provide a comprehensive, unique, contemporary look at the why's and how's of addiction: Why drugs of abuse work the way they do - including cutting-edge coverage of acrosols, inhalants, steroids, over-the-counter analgesics, and other nontraditional substances; How each drug affects the user - with new research on neurology, neuropsychology, and neuropsychopharmacology; How people become addicted - and the effects of addiction on users' families and friends; and How you can help - new methods of evaluation, intervention, and treatment.

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  • "The field of substance-abuse treatment is crowded with books that tell what addiction is. In Concepts of Chemical Dependency, Harold E. Doweiko moves beyond biology to provide a comprehensive, unique, contemporary look at the why's and how's of addiction: Why drugs of abuse work the way they do - including cutting-edge coverage of acrosols, inhalants, steroids, over-the-counter analgesics, and other nontraditional substances; How each drug affects the user - with new research on neurology, neuropsychology, and neuropsychopharmacology; How people become addicted - and the effects of addiction on users' families and friends; and How you can help - new methods of evaluation, intervention, and treatment."
  • "The field of substance-abuse treatment is crowded with books that tell what addiction is. In Concepts of Chemical Dependency, Harold E. Doweiko moves beyond biology to provide a comprehensive, unique, contemporary look at the why's and how's of addiction: Why drugs of abuse work the way they do - including cutting-edge coverage of acrosols, inhalants, steroids, over-the-counter analgesics, and other nontraditional substances; How each drug affects the user - with new research on neurology, neuropsychology, and neuropsychopharmacology; How people become addicted - and the effects of addiction on users' families and friends; and How you can help - new methods of evaluation, intervention, and treatment."@en
  • "Reflects the explosion of information regarding the understanding, identification, and treatment of addictive disorders. This title examines the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, barbiturates, amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and hallucinogens, as well as chemicals such as aerosols, steroids, and over-the-counter analgesics."
  • "This text reflects the current explosion of information regarding the understanding, identification, and treatment of addictive disorders. In addition to his examination of the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, barbiturates, amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and hallucinogens, and his strategies for working with clients, the author discusses topics such as aerosols, steroids, and over-the-counter analgesics. Additionally, the text investigates such topics as the differences between abusers and addicts; drug effects on children, teenagers, and pregnant and nursing women; and children of alcoholics, ensuring that students gain a professional's understanding of one of the most pressing issues of our time."@en
  • "This text reflects the current explosion of information regarding the understanding, identification, and treatment of addictive disorders. In addition to his examination of the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, barbiturates, amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and hallucinogens, and his strategies for working with clients, the author discusses topics such as aerosols, steroids, and over-the-counter analgesics. Additionally, the text investigates such topics as the differences between abusers and addicts; drug effects on children, teenagers, and pregnant and nursing women; and children of alcoholics, ensuring that students gain a professional's understanding of one of the most pressing issues of our time."

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