Key Concepts in Substance Misuse - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 144625240X ISBN 13 : 9781446252406

Editeur : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

Drug use is a major challenge for public services, healthcare professionals and policy-makers all over the world. This book offers a complete overview of the issues associated with substance misuse from an interdisciplinary perspective. It begins by providing a reference guide to the different psychoactive substances, looking at the biological and psychological impact of their use. Key issues in the effect drugs have on society are then addressed, before outlining methods of recovery and therapy.

Chapters include:

•       Reflective questions to challenge readers’ assumptions
•       Case studies to help students understand the impact of substances on individuals
•       Links to further resources to expand readers’ knowledge

It will be valuable reading for those studying on degrees in criminology, health, nursing, social work and counselling.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Aaron Pycroft is a Senior Lecturer at Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Offers a complete overview of the issues associated with substance misuse from an interdisciplinary perspective. It begins by providing a reference guide to the different psychoactive substances, looking at the biological and psychological impact of their use. Key issues in the effect drugs have on society are then addressed, before outlining methods of recovery and therapy.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 144625240X
• ISBN 13: 9781446252406
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 190
• Éditeur: Pycroft Aaron
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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