Contents Introduction
Diagnosis Pretest
Introduction to Diagnosis
The Patient Interview
The Physical Examination
Diagnosis of Medical Complications of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Helpful Diagnostic Tests
Diagnosis Posttest
Treatment Pretest
Responding to Common Emergencies
A General Approach to the Comatose and Semicomatose Patient
A Specific Approach to the Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Abusing Patients
Drug and Alcohol Related Problems in the Physician's Office
Managment of Opiate Dependent Patients in the General Hospital
Pharmacotherapy of Drug and Alcohol Abusing Patients
Sociotherapy of Drug and Alcohol Abusers
Experimental Treatment Modalities
Treatment Posttest
Appendix A: Assessment Interviewing Guide
Appendix B: Quick Reference Guide to Intoxication, Withdrawal, Overdose, and Emergency Management
Appendix C: Resources for Training the Physician and Health Professional in Drugs, Alcohol, and Prescribing: An Annotated Compendium
Part I: Drug and Alcohol Education Resources
Part II: Prescribing, Dispensing, and Administering Controlled Substances
