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Description of  Psychology of Substance Abuse: Psychotherapy, Clinical Management and Social Intervention

3030621057 pdf 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. Read more