Written to serve the needs of clinicians handling emergency problems, and the student seeking an introduction to abused substances, the new fifth edition of this acclaimed text offers the most up-to-date clinically oriented guide available in the field of drug and alcohol abuse. This valuable work continues to set the standard for substance abuse research.
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1: An Overview. 1.1. Introduction. 1.2. Some Definitions.1.3. General Comments about Drug Mechanisms. 1.4. Some Thoughts on Epidemiology. 1.5. One Approach to Drug Classification.1.6. Alternate Classification Schemes. 1.7. A Classification of Drug Problems. 1.8. A General Introduction to the Emergency and Crisis Treatment. 1.9. Role of Drug Testing. 2: Central Nervous System Depressants. 2.1. Introduction. 2.2. Emergency Problems. 3: Alcoholism: An Introduction. 3.1. Introduction. 3.2. Pharmacology of Alcohol. 3.3. Epidemiology of Drinking and Alcoholism. 3.4. Natural History of Alcohol. 3.5. Etiology of Alcoholism. 4: Alcoholism: Acute Treatment. 4.1. Introduction. 4.2. Emergency Problems. 5: Stimulants - Including Cocaine. 5.1. Introduction. 5.2. Emergency Problems. 6: Opioids and Other Analgesics. 6.1. Introduction. 6.2. Emergency Problems. 6.3. Rehabilitation. 7: Cannabinols. 7.1. Introduction. 7.2. Emergency Problems. 8: Hallucinogens and Related Drugs. 8.1. Introduction. 8.2. Emergency Problems Associated with Abuse and Dependence on Hallucinogens. 8.3. Related Drugs and Emergency Problems Associated with Their Use. 9: Phencyclidine (PCP). 9.1. Introduction. 9.2. Emergency Problems. 10: Glues, Inhalants, and Aerosols. 10.1. Introduction. 10.2. Emergency Problems. 11: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs and Some Prescription Drugs. 1.1. Introduction. 11.2. Antihistaminic Drugs (Sedatives/Hypnotics and as Ingredients in OTC Cold and Sinus Preparations). 11.3. Cold, Cough, and Allergy Products. 1.4. OTC Analgesics, Including Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS). 11.5. Laxatives. 11.6. Stimulants. 11.7. Weight-Control Products. 11.8. Misuse of Some Prescription Drugs. 12: Xanthines (Caffeine) and Nicotine. 12.1.General Comments. 12.2. Xanthines (Caffeine). 12.3. Nicotine. 13: Multidrug Abuse and Dependence. 13.1. Introduction. 13.2. Emergency Room Situations. 14: Emergency Problems: A Quick Overview. 14.1. Introduction. 14.2. Toxic Reactions. 14.3. Drug Withdrawal States. 14.4. Delirium, Dementia, and Other Cognitive Disorders. 14.5. Psychosis. 14.6. Flashbacks. 14.7. Anxiety and Depression. 15: Rehabilitation. 15.1. Introduction. 15.2. A Special Case: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence. 15.3. A Special Case: Opioid Abuse or Dependence. 15.4. A Special Case: Rehabilitation of Stimulant Abuse or Dependence. 15.5. A Special Case: Hallucinogen, Depressant, and Multidrug Abuse and Dependence. 15.6. A Special Case: Nicotine Dependence. 16: Prevention of Substance-Related Problems. 16.1. Introduction. 16.2. A Bit of History. 16.3. An Overview of Components of Prevention Approaches. 16.4. A Community-Based Integration of Multiple Prevention Strategies. 16.5. A Brief Summary. Index.