| Summary: | Detailing current understanding of the physiological effects of addiction, this comprehensive, single-source reference examines various practical pharmacological treatments for all addictions-addressing the biology, pharmacology, and behavioral psychology that pertain to addictive disorders.<br> Integrates pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches to treating addictive disease!<br> Written by over 35 internationally acclaimed experts in their respective fields, Pharmacological Therapies for Drug & Alcohol Addictions<br> discusses the clinical implications of drug and alcohol reinforcement and withdrawal<br> delineates the significant hormonal changes induced by drugs of addiction and alcohol<br> analyzes drug-drug interactions in the pharmacotherapy of addiction<br> focuses on pharmacological agents that treat acute withdrawal and curb drinking behavior<br> summarizes what is known about treating addictions to specific drugs during pregnancy<br> covers the pharmacological management of common medical disorders in patients addicted to drugs and alcohol<br> explores the effects of addictive disorders on pain<br> and much more!
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