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Innovations in the Treatment of Substance Addiction
Andre Luiz Monezi Andrade (Ed.)
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Description for Innovations in the Treatment of Substance Addiction
Hardback. Editor(s): Andrade, Andre Luiz Monezi. Num Pages: 238 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFH; JKSN; MMGW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
Emerging approaches to treating addictions and minimizing relapse are spotlighted in this idea-packed volume, as alternatives or adjuncts to standard psychological and pharmacological therapies. Its biopsychosocial perspective delves into the causes and processes of chemical dependence, and the clinical characteristics it shares with other addictions (e.g., food, sex, gambling, online activities), to identify client needs that substance abuse may fulfill. Accordingly, the diverse modalities featured here address substance addiction on multiple levels, offering clients physical or mental stimulation and/or emotional relief as well as affording different degrees of autonomy. Methods can be mixed and matched to reinforce treatment goals, and ... Read more
Emerging approaches to treating addictions and minimizing relapse are spotlighted in this idea-packed volume, as alternatives or adjuncts to standard psychological and pharmacological therapies. Its biopsychosocial perspective delves into the causes and processes of chemical dependence, and the clinical characteristics it shares with other addictions (e.g., food, sex, gambling, online activities), to identify client needs that substance abuse may fulfill. Accordingly, the diverse modalities featured here address substance addiction on multiple levels, offering clients physical or mental stimulation and/or emotional relief as well as affording different degrees of autonomy. Methods can be mixed and matched to reinforce treatment goals, and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
544g
Number of Pages
238
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319431703
SKU
V9783319431703
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About Andre Luiz Monezi Andrade (Ed.)
Andre Luiz Monezi Andrade obtained a bachelors degree in psychology at Universidade Positivo and a masters degree at Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, and currently is finishing his doctoral studies at Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo focusing on neurobiology of addiction in adolescence. He is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Universidade Anhembi Morumbi with special focus on ... Read more
Reviews for Innovations in the Treatment of Substance Addiction
The intended audience includes students and professionals who are interested in the pharmacology and physiology of addiction as well as selected and alternative treatments that are available. ... the text provides a refresher to many and some new information to all and is worthwhile reading for students new to the field and those coming to the end of their careers. ... Read more