Key Concepts in Substance Misuse (Sage Key Concepts) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144625240X ISBN 13: 9781446252406

Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2015

Inhaltsangabe

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.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

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

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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.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 144625240X
• ISBN 13: 9781446252406
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 190
• Herausgeber: Pycroft Aaron
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Sage Publications; https://knockknockstuff.com/; ; 22 Liuleburgaz Str., floor 4, app. 9; Plovdiv; 4000; Bulgarien