Alcohol/Substance Abuse & Dependency

Second Edition, 2007 update/revision

Table of Contents

Diagnosis, treatment, levels of care - overview

Diagnostic criteria

Major risk factors

Screening  

Comorbid psychoses

Amphetamines

Treatment

Integrated or collaborative care  

Addiction as a consequence of opioid therapy for pain

Diversion

Opioid Dependence Maintenance Therapy

Buprenorphine and LAAM guidelines for opioid addiction

Anti-addiction Drug Therapy

Chemical Aversion Therapy

Electrical Aversion Therapy

Classes of drugs to manage withdrawal symptoms

Treatment settings

Acute detoxification Treatment

Drug therapy  

Methadone detoxification 

Progressive Stages Severe Alcohol Withdrawal

Outpatient detoxification

Admission criteria for inpatient detoxification

Continued stay criteria  

Special populations

·        Childhood and adolescent

·        Geriatric  

Polypharmacy abuse

Alcohol rehabilitation centers

Inpatient length of stay goals

Evaluation and treatment protocol algorithm  

What about alcohol use and the risk of stroke?

Methamphetamines

Outcome Measures

Resources - 

Definitions

Screening Tests

National Organizations for Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Educational materials/Self-help manuals

Alcohol-related fun quotes and historical vignettes

References

Web sites for alcohol resources  

Bibliography - suggested reading for patients and affected family members

 

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