Table of Contents

Part 1: Overview of Substance Misuse and Policy Initiatives 1. Introduction to Substance Use and Misuse 2. Self-Awareness and Attitude 3. Historical Overview 4. Theories of Addiction 5. Nature of Addiction 6. Policy Initiatives and Strategy in Alcohol and Drug Misuse Part 2: Psychoactive Substances 7. Alcohol 8. Opiates 9. Cannabis 10. Stimulants: Amphetamines, Cocaine and Khat 11. Hallucinogens 12. Anabolic Steroids, Amyl and Butyl Nitrite, Hypno-Sedatives, Volatile Substances, Over-The-Counter Drugs, Smart and Eco Drugs 13. Nicotine Addiction Part 3: Special Issues and Populations 14. Blood-Borne Infections 15. Alcohol and Drug Use in Women 16. Psychiatric Disorders and Substance Misuse (Dual Diagnosis) 17. Alcohol and Drug Misuse in Black and Ethnic Minority Communities 18. Vulnerable People: Elderly and Homelessness 19. Young People: Alcohol and Drug Misuse Part 4: Role, Prevention and Strategies for Change 20. Generic Role in Response to Alcohol and Drug Misuse 21. Prevention and Health Education Approaches to Substance Misuse 22. Strategies in Helping People to Change 23. Working with Diversity: Cultural Competence Part 5: Care Planning and Intervention Strategies 24. Framework for Assessment and Screening 25. Care Planning, Implementation and Evaluation 26. Psychosocial and Pharmacological Interventions 27. Harm Reduction Approach 28. Intoxication and Overdose: Health Interventions 29. Drug Misuse: Pharmacological and Psychosocial Interventions 30. Alcohol Misuse: Pharmacological and Psychosocial Interventions 31. Smoking Cessation: Health Interventions.Chapter 32: Competence and Professional Development

About the Author

University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Formerly of St George's Hospital Medical School, UK.

Reviews

'It is important that addiction be addressed from a global perspective. This is one of those rare books that is able to accomplish this goal. The author has traveled, lived and studied in a variety of countries and exhibits an understanding of the global nature of substance misuse and addiction. This book will be an invaluable asset to the reader's addiction reference collection.' - Professor Christine Vourakis, California State University, Sacramento and Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Addictions Nursing 'This is an excellent piece of work by a well known educationalist in the field. The book is well written in such a way that everyone can learn from it. It is essential reading for all health students.' - Professor Salman Rawaf, Director of Public Health, WHO Collaborating Centre