Addiction for Nurses is a comprehensive textbook for students, explaining therole of the nurse at each stage of intervention. Early chapters approach the subject from sociological, historical, and cultural perspectives, covering significant topics such as the nature of addiction, its social context, and addiction theory. The book then presents vital information about each of the main areas of addiction (nicotine, alcohol, opiates, cannabis, psychostimulants, andhallucinogens), with clinical and practical guidance on recognition, assessment, and treatment intervention strategies INDICE: Preface. Acknowledgments. 1 Introduction: Nursing Roles and Challenges. 2 Myths, Attitudes and Confidence Skills in Addiction. 3 Addiction and Society. 4 Introduction to Alcohol and Drugs. 5 Nature and Pattern of Addiction. 6 Causes and Maintenance of Addiction. 7 Models of Care and Change. 8 Alcohol. 9 Nicotine. 10 Opiates. 11 Cannabis. 12 Psychostimulants. 13 Other Psychoactive Substances. 14 Nursing Emergencies and Care in Addiction. 15 Blood-Borne Viruses. 16 Prevention and Harm Reduction in Addiction. 17 Complex and SpecialNeeds in Addiction. 18 Women, Ethnic Minorities and Vulnerable Populations. Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-8746-6
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 232
- Fecha Publicación: 15/10/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés