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“The organization of this book is clear and straightforward. It would easily fit into a course. I like this book and would use it.”

— Donna Fiedler, LaSalle University

UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE ADDICTIONS
Assessment and Intervention

Sophia F. Dziegielewski draws on her many years as a teacher and practitioner to put together this accessible, well-thought-out overview on a variety of substance addictions and disorders, the people who suffer from them, and the tools available to help them. Each chapter was written specifically for this book by a unique blend of academics and practitioners. Their combined experiences contribute to making this book practical, easy to read, and thoroughly helpful in diagnosing substance disorders.

This book may be used in a variety of courses including drug, alcohol, and substance abuse courses taught in social work and human services departments, and substance abuse certificate programs.

Features

  • Focuses on daily life and treatment
  • Clearly presents the effects of each substance as well as intervention and treatment methods
  • Illustrates the text through case studies drawn from the clinical experience of the contributors

Contents

Forward
Preface
Acknowledgements
Dedication

Section 1: Addictions: Understanding and Practice Application
   
Chapter 1: Overview for Understanding Substance Addictions, Sophia F. Dziegielewski
Chapter 2: Application of the Diagnostic Assessment, Documentation, and Intervention Planning, Sophia F. Dziegielewski
    

Section 2:

 Specific Applications in Substance Addictions
   
Section 2A: Overview for Central Nervous System Stimulants, Sophia F. Dziegielewski
Chapter 3: Amphetamine-Related Addictions, Carmen P. Change-Arratia and Sophia F. Dziegielewski
Chapter 4: Cocaine-Related Addictions, Sophia F. Dziegielewski and Kimberly Harvey
Chapter 5: Caffeine-Related Addictions, Sophia F. Dziegielewski, Jacqueline Swank, and Sara Wienke
Chapter 6: Nicotine-Related Addictions, Sophia F. Dziegielewski and Barbara A. Vunk
Chapter 7: Alcohol-Related Addictions, Cheryl Green, Sophia F. Dziegielewski, and Barbara Turnage
Chapter 8: Heroin and Opiate Addictions, Sophia F. Dziegielewski and Nancy Suris
Chapter 9: Prescription Drugs of Abuse: Sedatives, Hypnotics, and Painkillers, Cheryl E. Green, Tamara, Blickem, Sophia F. Dziegielewski, and Barbara Turnage
   

Other Substances of Addiction
   
Chapter 10: Cannabis-Related Addictions, Sophia F. Dziegielewski and Cathy A Van Bibber
Chapter 11: Ecstasy and the other Hallucinogen-Related Disorders, Sophia F. Dziegielewski and Tracey A. Bersch
Chapter 12: Inhalant Abuse-Related Disorders, Ilene J. VanGilder, Cheryl Green, and Sophia F. Dziegielewski
   

Multiple Substances and Other Complicating Factors
   
Chapter 13: Dual Diagnosis: Mental Illness and Substance Addictions, Valorey Baron Young, Melodee McAfee, Sophia F. Dziegielewski, Cheryl Green, and Reginald Deaton
Chapter 14:  Polysubstance Addictions: Pulling it all Together, Sophia F. Dziegielewski and Sandra Lupo

About the Author

Sophia F. Dziegielewski (MSW, PhD, Florida State University) is professor and dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Cincinnati. She has previously taught at the University of Central Florida. She has over 70 publications and lectures widely across the United States.

2005, Paper, 300 Pages, ISBN 978-0-925065-41-4, Price $49.95