Coombs Robert Holman (ed.) Handbook of Addictive Disorders: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Wiley, 2004. — 603 p. — ISBN: 978-0-471-23502-6The Handbook of Addictive Disorders: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art resource, featuring valuable contributions from a multidisciplinary team of leading experts. This unique guide deftly defines addiction and examines its comorbidity with other problems. Subsequent chapters present an overview of addictive disorders coupled with strategies for accurately diagnosing them, planning effective treatment, and selecting appropriate interventions. Chapters on public policy and prevention are of indispensable value in light of this growing health concern.This useful guide features case studies, figures and diagrams, lists of practical interventions for each disorder, and self-assessment exercises for clients.Psychologists, addiction counselors, social workers, and others working in the addictions field will find the Handbook of Addictive Disorders to be an essential resource for practical, validated information on all types of addictions and their related problems.Defining Addiction
The Nature of Addiction
Addiction Interaction Disorder
Chemical Dependence
Understanding and Diagnosing Substance Use Disorders
Treating Substance Use Disorders
Compulsive Gambling
Understanding and Diagnosing Compulsive Gambling
Treating Compulsive and Problem Gambling
Sex Addiction
Understanding and Diagnosing Sex Addiction
Treating Sex Addiction
Eating Disorders
Understanding and Diagnosing Eating Disorders
Treating Eating Disorders
Workaholsim
Understanding and Diagnosing Workaholism
Treating Workaholism
Compulsive Buying
Understanding and Diagnosing Compulsive Buying
Treating Compulsive Buying
Public Policy and Prevention
Public Policy on Addictive Disorders
Preventing Addictive Disorders