Principles of addictions and the law : applications in forensic, mental health, and medical practice /

The book includes an examination of sources of law important to addiction and its treatment. The foundations for forensic work in professional legal testimony is explored (e.g., legal system, case law precedent, statutes governing addictions, civil and criminal procedures). The science of addiction...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Miller, Norman S.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press/Elsevier, 2010.
Edición:1st ed.
Temas:
Drug abuse > Law and legislation > United States.
Alcoholism > Law and legislation > United States.
Drug addicts > Legal status, laws, etc. > United States.
Alcoholics > Legal status, laws, etc. > United States.
Substance abuse > Treatment > United States.
Compulsive behavior.
Drug Users > legislation & jurisprudence
Alcoholics > legislation & jurisprudence
Behavior, Addictive
Substance-Related Disorders > therapy
Abus de substances psychoactives > Traitement > �Etats-Unis.
Comportement compulsif.
addiction.
LAW > Mental Health.
Compulsive behavior
Alcoholics > Legal status, laws, etc.
Alcoholism > Law and legislation
Drug abuse > Law and legislation
Drug addicts > Legal status, laws, etc.
Substance abuse > Treatment
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:The book includes an examination of sources of law important to addiction and its treatment. The foundations for forensic work in professional legal testimony is explored (e.g., legal system, case law precedent, statutes governing addictions, civil and criminal procedures). The science of addiction is featured including the biology of addiction, addiction as a brain disease, responsibility vs. loss of control, development of addictions, and the role of genetics and environment. Drug testing, its uses with forensic populations, what the tests show and do not show, controversies in using tests in the general population also receives extensive treatment. Addiction and mental illness in forensic populations is highlighted for addiction treatment and continuing care. Case studies and landmark cases illustrate the role of alcohol, drug use, and addictions in legal decisions. *Focused primarily on alcohol and drug addictions *Case studies and landmark cases are included to illustrate the role of alcohol/drugs in legal decisions (e.g., the Exxon Valdez case) *Brief overview of legal system and drug courts will be useful to clinicans, lawyers, administrators, and other professionals.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xx, 352 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780124967366
0124967361
9780080924762
008092476X

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