Understanding addiction behaviours : theoretical and clinical practice in health and social care /
G. Hussein Rassool.
- New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.
- viii, 298 p. ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Addiction and society -- Perspectives on addiction -- Alcohol -- Opiates -- Psychostimulants -- Cannabis -- Hallucinogens and other psychoactive substances -- Synthetic drugs: smart or 'eco drugs' and 'spice' -- Tobacco and nicotine -- Eating disorders -- Gambling addiction -- Internet addiction -- Sexual addiction -- Dual diagnosis: psychiatric disorders and addictive behaviours -- Addiction and harm reduction -- Special populations and diversity -- Service provision and interventions.