Psychology of Substance Abuse: Psychotherapy, Clinical Management and Social Intervention
André Luiz Monezi Andrade, "Psychology of Substance Abuse: Psychotherapy, Clinical Management and Social Intervention"
English | ISBN: 3030621057 | 2021 | 425 pages | PDF | 9 MB
English | ISBN: 3030621057 | 2021 | 425 pages | PDF | 9 MB
This book is a guide for psychologists working with substance users in different healthcare settings, from private clinical practice to larger health institutions and community services. It presents a comprehensive overview of the different aspects involved with substance use disorders from a psychological perspective, from prevention to recovery. The volume offers an integrative view about neurobiological, behavioral and psychosocial aspects related to becoming a substance user; shows how psychological assessment tools can be used to diagnose substance use disorders; describes how different kinds of psychotherapy can be applied in the treatment of substance use disorders; and presents a range of evidence-based clinical and social interventions designed for both prevention and treatment of substance use disorders.
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