Understanding why addicts are not all alike : recognizing the types and how their differences affect intervention and treatment /

The book provides an in-depth, research-based analysis of three specific subtypes of substance abusers: addicts who fit the disease model, addicts with antisocial personality disorder, and functional addicts--those who lead otherwise successful lives. Particular attention is paid to the latter two g...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Fisher, Gary L.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, ©2011.
Subjects:
Substance abuse > Patients > Classification.
Substance abuse > Patients > Rehabilitation.
Outcome assessment (Medical care)
Substance-Related Disorders > psychology
Substance-Related Disorders > therapy
Behavior, Addictive > classification
Behavior, Addictive > psychology
Models, Psychological
Treatment Outcome
Polytoxicomanie > Patients > Classification.
Psychologie > Méthodes de simulation.
Évaluation des résultats (Soins médicaux)
PSYCHOLOGY > Psychopathology > Addiction.
SELF-HELP > Substance Abuse & Addictions > General.
Substance abuse > Patients
Substance abuse > Patients > Rehabilitation
Electronic resource.
Classification
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Addicts, who they are; what they do
  • The disease model of addiction
  • Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)
  • Functional addicts
  • Implications for intervention and treatment.

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