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OverviewThe timely recognition of physical health problems in patients with severe mental disorders is emerging as an important priority in the medical health field. Although it is well known that persons with addictions to illicit substances often develop a variety of mental health and physical health conditions, the epidemiological associations between physical illness and addiction to illicit substances are poorly understood. This book comprehensively surveys recent literature to critically review the relationships between physical illness and drugs of abuse, describing the association between each of the principal classes of illicit drugs (cocaine, marijuana, opioids, and common hallucinogens and stimulants) and the major categories of physical illness. Clear summary tables accompany detailed discussions, providing the reader with a quick reference guide. Physical Illness and Drugs of Abuse will be essential reading for all health professionals, students, practising clinicians and policy makers with interests in mental health, public health and epidemiology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Adam J. Gordon (Associate Professor of Medicine and Advisory Dean, University of Pittsburgh)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) ISBN: 9780511750366ISBN 10: 0511750366 Publication Date: 04 August 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Method; 3. Results: cocaine; 4. Results: marijuana; 5. Results: opioids; 6. Results: hallucinogens, stimulants and barbiturates; 7. Discussion; Index.Reviews'An important contribution to efforts to develop coordination between mental health and substance abuse services. It provides a significant review of available evidence on the relationships of mental health, physical health, and addiction to illicit drugs ... This volume will be a worthwhile investment for both practitioners and students working with the substance-abusing population.' Choice 'An important contribution to efforts to develop coordination between mental health and substance abuse services. It provides a significant review of available evidence on the relationships of mental health, physical health, and addiction to illicit drugs … This volume will be a worthwhile investment for both practitioners and students working with the substance-abusing population.' Choice 'An important contribution to efforts to develop coordination between mental health and substance abuse services. It provides a significant review of available evidence on the relationships of mental health, physical health, and addiction to illicit drugs ... This volume will be a worthwhile investment for both practitioners and students working with the substance-abusing population.' Choice An important contribution to efforts to develop coordination between mental health and substance abuse services. It provides a significant review of available evidence on the relationships of mental health, physical health, and addiction to illicit drugs....This volume will be a worthwhile investment for both practitioners and students working with the substance-abusing population. --Choice Author InformationAdam J. Gordon, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM is an internal medicine physician with a specialty of addiction medicine and an Associate Professor of Medicine and Advisory Dean at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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