Addiction and the Making of Professional Careers - Couverture rigide

Edwards, Griffith

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1412845971 ISBN 13 : 9781412845977

Editeur : Routledge, 2012

Synopsis

The misuse of drugs continues to cause suffering and worldwide economic turmoil. In response to these problems, many have devoted their lives to preventing the misuse of mind-altering substances. Addiction and the Making of Professional Careers focuses on the need for enhanced understanding of professional careers in the addiction field. The spectrum of professionals involved is wide and includes treatment personnel of every kind.

Some of the questions examined here include: Why do some people decide to dedicate their lives to responding to drug problems? How do and should we select, train, mentor, support, inspire, and nurture the young career aspirant? What makes for the most effective use of talent? Is every personal case different or can general conclusions be reached?

After a foreword by William Miller and an introduction by Griffith Edwards, the book includes interviews with Joseph Brady, Louis Harris, Conan Kornetsky, and Robert DuPont, all of whom were pioneers in the behavioral pharmacological analysis of addiction. Commentary chapters are written by Kerstin Stenius, Ilana Crome, Peter Anderson, and Jonathan Chick.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Griffith Edwards (1928-2012) was the editorial advisor to Addiction. He previously established the National Addiction Center in London and was its first director and chair. Some of his numerous works include Alcohol Policy and the Public Good; Matters of Substance: Drugs; and Alcohol, the World's Favorite Drug.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1412845971
• ISBN 13: 9781412845977
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 344
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• Personne responsable: non disponible