Cocaine Addiction: Treatment, Recovery, and Relapse Prevention
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (686 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0393307158 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Blume, M.D., South Oaks Hospital, Amityville, New York Cocaine is America's fastest growing drug problem, especially since the appearance of crack. "A clear and vivid picture of cocaine addiction: the drug, the progression of drug dependence, and most important, the outpatient treatment and recovery process." Sheila B. This concise, highly practical book is a detailed guide to clinical assessment and treatment of cocaine addiction, with emphasis on outpatient treatment and relapse prevention strategies. In a straightforward, uncomplicated style, the author provides a wealth of practical information that is useful not only to professionals but also to cocaine users themselves, as well as to their families, friends, and employersall of whom can benefit from an increased understanding of the addiction and its treatment.
. From the Back Cover This concise, highly practical book is a detailed guide to clinical assessment and treatment of cocaine addiction, with emphasis on outpatient treatment and relapse prevention strategies. In a straightforward, uncomplicated style, the author provides a wealth of practical information that is useful not only to professionals but also to cocaine users themselves, as well as to their families, friends, and employers---all of whom can benefit from an increased understanding of the addiction and its treatment
"Pure Facts" according to Gonsol. Written in '89, this book is as current as can be. Extremely helpful, specially for family of addicts. Very clearly and to the point, it covers all the facts; onset of desease, progression, treatment and most important relapse prevention. A must read if someone you love is cocaine dependent. What an eye opener! Highly recomended.. This book is a must for understanding cocaine addiction! A Customer When my husband entered rehab for cocaine addiction several weeks ago, I knew nothing about this drug, and why it had such a hold on him. After reading this book, I feel like I can understand where he is at, and how to deal with it. As someone said before it contains priceless information. I thank God I was able to find this book. I highly recommend it to addicts, family members, and professionals wanting to learn everything about cocaine addiction.. The most useful information I've come across on the topic! A Customer As someone who has suffered with an addict for years, and who also plans to eventually practice in the field of addiction and recovery, I found this book to contain a wealth of priceless information. It provided incredible insight into the mind of the addict which will be useful to the addict himself, to family and friends, as well as to the treatment professional. A must read for anyone touched by the pain of addiction.
He has served as substance abuse advisor to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the White House Office on Drug Abuse Policy, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the New York State Senate. Arnold Washton, PhD, is an addiction psychologist in private practice at Recovery Options in New York City and Princeton, New Jersey. State Department, professional sports teams, major corp