Ebook: Alcohol and Drug Misuse: A Handbook for Students and Health Professionals

Preface Part 1: Overview of Substance Misuse & Policy Initiatives 1. Introduction to Substance Use & Misuse 2. Self-Awareness and Attitude 3. Historical Overview 4. Theories of Addiction 5. Nature of Addiction 6. Policy Initiatives & Strategy in Alcohol and Drug Part 2: Psychoactive Substances 7. Alcohol 8. Opiates 9. Cannabis 10. Stimulants: Amphetamines, Cocaine & Khat 11. Hallucinogens 12. Anabolic Steroids, Amyl and Butyl Nitrite, Hypno-Sedatives, Volatile Substances, Over-The-Counter-Drugs, Smart & Eco Drugs 13. Nicotine Addiction Part 3: Special Issues & Populations 14. Blood-Borne Infections 15. Alcohol and Drug Use in Women 16. Psychiatric Disorders & Substance Misuse (Dual Diagnosis) 17. Alcohol and Drug Misuse in Black and Ethnic Minority Communities 18. Vulnerable People: Elderly & Homelessness 19. Young People: Alcohol and Drug Misuse Part 4: Role, Prevention & Strategies for Change 20. Generic Role in Response to Alcohol & Drug Misuse 21. Prevention & Health Education Approaches to Substance Misuse 22. Strategies in Helping People to Change 23. Working with Diversity: Cultural Competence Part 5: Care Planning & Intervention Strategies 24. Framework for Assessment & Screening 25. Care Planning, Implementation & Evaluation 26. Psychosocial & Pharmacological Interventions 27. Harm Reduction Approach 28. Intoxication & Overdose: Health Interventions 29. Drug Misuse: Pharmacological & Psychosocial Interventions 30. Alcohol Misuse: Pharmacological & Psychosocial Interventions 31. Smoking Cessation: Health Interventions.Chapter 32: Competence & Professional Development