Clinical Manual of Addiction Psychopharmacology

Clinical Manual of Addiction Psychopharmacology is a comprehensive guide to the
pharmacology of drugs of abuse and the medications used to treat dependence on
those substances. This new, second edition provides a thorough update on a broad
range of addictive substances, along with enhanced coverage in areas where
significant advances have been made since publication of the first edition.
Clinicians, including psychiatrists, psychiatric residents and fellows, and
other mental health practitioners who encounter individuals with
substance-related disorders in the course of their clinical work, will find the
manual to be well-organized, exhaustively referenced, and current.

The
book is structured for ease of use and completeness of coverage, with an
abundance of beneficial features:

Material is presented in a systematic
fashion, addressing epidemiology, pharmacology of the abused substance
(including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics), psychopharmacological
treatments, and issues of dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, and abstinence.
Both basic science and clinical dimensions are addressed, and these different
perspectives, including pharmacotherapy and the psychosocial aspects of
treatment, are integrated to allow clinicians a more holistic and effective
treatment approach. Coverage of the pharmacology of drugs of abuse is thorough
and reflects the latest research findings, providing a necessary background for
understanding the clinical effects and treatment of dependence on these
substances. Coverage of pharmacotherapy for dependence on these drugs is
equally comprehensive, with meticulously detailed findings and evidence-based
recommendations for the clinical care of patients dependent on a variety of
substances. Tables are used strategically to present complex information in a
logical and accessible way; for example, the table on management of alcohol
withdrawal syndrome includes detailed information on the symptom-triggered
approach, fixed dose schedules, and delirium in a condensed, yet
easy-to-understand format.

The book is well written and edited for
clarity and accuracy by editors and contributors at the forefront of the
psychopharmacology of addiction. As new drugs come into the market and old drugs
find new applications, clinicians must stay current to provide the best care.
Clinical Manual of Addiction Psychopharmacology helps them to do just that,
offering both sound science and clinical wisdom to meet the complex challenges
of treating individuals with substance-related disorders.