Full Description
Substance abuse and addiction is the use of illegal drugs, prescription or over-the-counter drugs or household substances in a way that is detrimental to self, society or both. This volume discusses social, psychological, cultural, biological, and medical perspectives of substance abuse and addiction in special populations; with appropriate case study examples. It further captures the various abused substances, novel assay techniques, laws governing use of these substances and management strategies. It includes a compendium of information on recent trends in substance abuse and addiction in special populations like adolescents, pregnant women, athletes, health professionals, among others.
Contents
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER: AN OVERVIEW. NEUROBIOLOGY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION. GENETICS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN ADOLESCENTS: A CASE-BASED PERSPECTIVE. SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN PREGNANCY. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN GERIATRICS. WORKPLACE AND SUBSTANCE USE: CASE STUDY EXAMPLES FROM INDIA. DRUG ABUSE IN CANCER PATIENTS. DRUG ABUSE IN COVID-19 PATIENTS. DRUG ABUSE IN HIV PATIENTS. LABORATORY ASSAYS IN THE DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE
DEPRESSION, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. HOUSEHOLD SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE. DRUGS AND THE LAW
