Substance Use Problems

After clarifying the distinction between "addiction," drug "abuse" and dependence, Earleywine (clinical psychology, U. of Albany, State U. of New York) presents an overview of commonly abused drugs; the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual codes for drug-related disorders; demographics; the course and prognosis for those with drug abuse and co-morbid diagnoses; a biopsychosocial theoretical model; and diagnostic, assessment, and treatment guidelines. He considers high-risk situations, self and peer help, meditation, and multicultural issues. The practical guide includes clinical "pearls," further reading, and client drug use inventory forms. Not indexed. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)