Community Treatment of Drug Misuse: More Than Methadone / Edition 2

by Nicholas Seivewright

Overview

Methadone has been used successfully as a substitution agent for heroin dependency for more than 30 years. As a result of its success, other effective methods of treatment have been neglected. Established as a key text on all treatment options for drug misusers, Community Treatment of Drug Misuse: More Than Methadone has been highly praised for its practical orientation based on a solid research background. For the second edition, all the main evidence-based and more pragmatic treatment approaches are reviewed, not only in the management of opiate dependence, but across the range of drugs. It focuses extensively on developments in the last few years as a result of policy initiatives and research findings, including coverage of buprenorphine treatment, the systematic treatment of cocaine abuse and work with special patient groups. This is of direct relevance to medical as well as non-medical practitioners undertaking clinical work in the addictions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521691833
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	05/14/2009
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	190
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Nicholas Seivewright is Consultant Psychiatrist in Substance Misuse, Sheffield and Nottinghamshire NHS Trusts, UK.

Table of Contents

Preface; Introduction; Part I. Treatments: 1. Methadone: the main treatment for the main presenting drug problem; 2. More than methadone? The case for other substitute drugs; 3. Achieving detoxification and abstinence; 4. Treatment of nonopiate misuse; Part II. Providing Clinical Services: 5. Community drug services; 6. Treatment of drug misuse in primary care; 7. Dual diagnosis - drug misuse and psychiatric disorder; 8. Liaison work and special patient groups; Appendix. Protocols for quick detoxification from heroin; Glossary; References; Index.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Michael Easton, MD (Rush University Medical Center)
Description: This book reviews evidence-based treatments and pragmatic approaches and treatment options not only for opiate abusers but also for a wide range of drug misusers.
Purpose: This second edition reviews more recent evidence-based pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments in the area of methadone substitution for heroin abusers as well as more recent developments such as buprenorphine treatment, community-based treatments, treatment in primary care settings, systematic management of cocaine abuse, as well as dual diagnosis patients.
Audience: This is a practical review for medical and nonmedical practitioners treating individuals with opioid and other drug abuse problems. It is a useful guide for any clinician who needs to know more regarding the management of withdrawal from opiates and other drugs as well as maintenance therapy. It also will be helpful to psychiatric residents, medical students, and nurses, psychologists, counselors or healthcare professionals involved in treating individuals with opioid or drug dependence.
Features: The main focus is on opiate abusers, although the book addresses other related drug problems. The book reviews topics from nonpharmacological community treatments while addressing issues around detoxification and the use of methadone and other substitute drugs. It reviews issues around abuse of other drugs in opiate addicts and other addicts. It also addresses issues in treatment in primary care and psychiatric settings.
Assessment: This is a clinically-based book on community based treatments and pharmacological management of opiate and other drug abuse. It reviews practical management issues using case studies supported by relevant research and will be useful for clinicians and individuals interested in this area.

Doody's Review Service

Reviews of the first edition: '… a well-written and stimulating book by an author whose opinions are informed by evidence and considerable experience in treating drug users.' The Lancet

'… I would commend it as a worthwhile and practical friend who will provide reliable, relevant and understandable advice for any workers in this field, where guidance so frequently seems inaccessible or insufficient.' Health Bulletin

'A gem … one of the handful of indispensable texts on drug misuse.' Journal of Substance Abuse

'This lucidly written book deals with both mundane and controversial issues in a well thought out, informative and non-partisan way … This book will prove to be invaluable to clinicians and policy makers both old and new to the field.' Drug Link

'The book could have been written with me in mind - it is a more readable guide to practice than the orange guidelines, and I would certainly recommend it as a valuable companion for psychiatrists starting out in this field, for drug workers to understand more about the medications we use and why, and to GPs working in addiction (who may not have had the opportunity to experience as full a range of psychological and supportive interventions as those with a psychiatry background). … more experienced clinicians … too may benefit from a book which provides thought-provoking opportunities to re-examine theoretical and practical aspects of their work.' SCANbites

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