Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter One: What is Addiction?
- Part One: The Three Cs
- Part Two: The Costs of Addiction
- Part Three: Our Relationship With Drugs of Abuse
Chapter Two: Why Do People Use?
Chapter Three: An Overview of Pharmacology
Chapter Four: Special Considerations
Chapter Five: Special Populations
- Adolescents
- Older adults
- Co-occurring disorders
- People who have experienced trauma
Chapter Six: Addiction and the Family
Chapter Seven: Bio-Psycho-Social Issues
Chapter Eight: Assessment & Treatment
Chapter Nine: Pathways to Recovery
- Mutual help groups
- Evidence-based treatment approaches
- Holistic approaches
Epilogue
Resources
Recommended Reading
Glossary
Photo Gallery
