Patel V. Handbook of Substance Misuse and Addictions...2022

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The Handbook of Substance Misuse and Addictions: From Biology to Public Health offers a holistic understanding of the relationship between public health and substance misuse. The text provides a common platform upon which other forms of addiction or substance misuse can be understood and treated. Addiction processes involve understanding the biological processes as well as behavior, psychology, sociology, and public health, all of which are interlinked. This Handbook is a useful reference for lecturers, students, researchers, practitioners, and other professionals in public health, addiction science, epidemiology, health education, health promotion, and health sciences.
Introduction
Foundations of Understanding and Setting the Scene
Brain, Neuroscience, and Neurobiology
Tobacco
Alcohol
Cannabinoids
Caffeine
Areca and Khat
Prescriptions, Over-the-Counter Medications, and Opioids
Stimulants
Club Drugs
Dissociative Drugs
Hallucinogens
Steroids and Inhalants
International Aspects
Dual and Polydrug Use and Addictions
Non-drug Addictions
Emerging Addictions and Agents of Misuse
Selective Screening Tools, Analytical Methods, and Resources