Self-Help : Substance Abuse & Addictions

This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to prescription drug dependence (also alprazolam; alprazolam abuse; alprazolam addiction; alprazolam dependence; chlordiazepoxide; chlordiazepoxide HCl abuse), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on prescription drug dependence. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. more...

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Prescription drug addiction is now one of the nation's most serious drug problems. More Americans are abusing controlled prescription drugs more than cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, and heroin combined. With the exception of marijuana, prescription painkillers are the most widely abused drug in the U.S. Many who are addicted to prescription drugs are "unwitting addicts"--they have no history of drug abuse, but become addicted after taking a drug for legitimate reasons. Rod Colvin understands this problem. His 35-year old brother died as a result of his long-term addiction to painkillers and tranquilizers. Drawing from his personal experience and his background as a counselor, Colvin offers help to those suffering from addiction as well as their families. In this new, third edition, Colvin discusses dynamics of addiction and the newest treatment options; he also offers compelling personal stories from addicts who describe their journeys into recovery. These anecdotes are accompanied by advice from addiction medicine specialists. The Book Answers These Questions: - How does addiction "rewire" the brain? - What are the symptoms of addiction? - Who's at risk for addiction? - Why are more teens abusing prescription drugs?- When does proper medical use of a drug turn into addiction? - What happens if the drugs are stopped abruptly?- What are the symptoms of withdrawal? - What is the difference between addiction and physical dependence? - What are the top 20 most-abused prescription drugs? How Can You Leave Prescription Drugs Behind? Read stories of recovery from individuals who are in recovery - Learn how they become addicted- Find out how they made it into recovery- What were the turningpoints in their lives that made them seek recovery? - What is their advice to others who are struggling? Treatment for Addiction- What are the treatment options? - What is a medical detox? - What is in-patient treatment? - What is out-patient treatment? - Wh more...

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How do you keep a positive outlook for young people when there are so many troubling issues facing them? This guidebook teaches prevention program leaders and healthcare professionals how to implement Developmental Assets[registered], a research-based framework of 40 positive relationships and qualities for young people, in their organisations. more...

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Presents an evolved self-psychological model of addiction, including emphasis on clinical approaches to treat challenging narcissistic patients with major forms of addiction. This book features cases that are used to represent and illustrate analytic therapy with the five major forms of addiction. more...

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Providing clear and nonjudgmental information, this handbook describes some of the effects drugs can have on the human body, mind, emotions, and consciousness. Simple and healthy alternatives to consciousness-altering substances are offered to those wishing to break away from drug use. more...

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