
Cocaine
American Psychiatric Association Publishing
2nd Edition
Published on 17. January 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
220 pages
978-1-58562-138-5 (ISBN)
Description
Sports heroes, executives, and the homeless-cocaine permeates every inch of our society, with tragic results. Although casual use of cocaine has clearly declined, the number of daily users, in particular those using crack, continues to climb. Why do people continue to use cocaine? What is its appeal? How does it affect the body and mind? What can a person do if a family member or friend is using cocaine?
In the past decade, the introduction of "crack" has increased the popularity of cocaine. Treatments have changed to adapt to this new, cheaper, more widely available drug. This Second Edition of Cocaine-by three noted psychiatrists from Harvard University and the University of Utah-highlights the tremendous research effort that has been mounted to discover the most effective way to help cocaine-dependent patients. It covers what cocaine is, the different methods of its use, its effects on the brain and other organs, and its psychological and social consequences for users and those around them-both at home and in the workplace. This book also covers cocaine addiction-how it happens, who is at risk, how to treat it, and how to find help. Cocaine includes a list of commonly asked questions about the drug and a self-test to determine if you or someone you love is dependent on cocaine.
In the past decade, the introduction of "crack" has increased the popularity of cocaine. Treatments have changed to adapt to this new, cheaper, more widely available drug. This Second Edition of Cocaine-by three noted psychiatrists from Harvard University and the University of Utah-highlights the tremendous research effort that has been mounted to discover the most effective way to help cocaine-dependent patients. It covers what cocaine is, the different methods of its use, its effects on the brain and other organs, and its psychological and social consequences for users and those around them-both at home and in the workplace. This book also covers cocaine addiction-how it happens, who is at risk, how to treat it, and how to find help. Cocaine includes a list of commonly asked questions about the drug and a self-test to determine if you or someone you love is dependent on cocaine.
Reviews / Votes
Cocaine, which has now ented its second edition, provides a valualbe overview to the entire field, 'from bench to bedside.' * General Hospital Psychiatry * This relatively short book addresses the topic of cocaine abuse and its treatment in langugae that is comprehensible to the lay public and to professional readers. * American Journal of Psychotherapy *More details
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
VA
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
US School Grade: College Graduate Student and over
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Not illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
302 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58562-138-5 (9781585621385)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Roger D. Weiss, M.D., is the Clinical Director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Program, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Steven M. Mirin, M.D., is the General Director and Psychiatrist in Chief, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Roxanne L. Bartel, M.D. is Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at the University of Utah.
Steven M. Mirin, M.D., is the General Director and Psychiatrist in Chief, McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts, and Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Roxanne L. Bartel, M.D. is Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at the University of Utah.
Author
Clinical DirectorMcLean Hospital
Medical Director, Previous
McLean Hospital
Content
The current cocaine epidemic. How cocaine is used. The effects of cocaine on the body. Cocaine and the brain. Cocaine dependence. Cocaine and the family. Cocaine in the workplace. Treatment of cocaine abuse. Questions frequently asked about cocaine. Appendix: Self-test for cocaine dependence. Bibliography.