Drug therapy and substance-related disorders /
Substance-related disorders
by Joyce Libal.
- [128] pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Psychiatric disorders : drugs and psychology for the mind .
- Psychiatric disorders. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]) and index.
Defining the disorder -- Drug history -- How do the drugs work -- Treatment descriptions -- Case studies -- Risks and side effects -- Alternative and supplementary treatments.
Describes the characteristics and drug treatment of disorders related to substance abuse, including alcoholism and other addictions to legal and illegal drugs.