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www.researchandmarkets.com - Research and Markets (www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91982) has announced the addition of "Alcohol/Substance Abuse & Dependency; Evaluation and Management 2nd Edition - 2007 Update" to their offering.
Alcohol/Substance Abuse & Dependency; Evaluation and Management is an 86 page clinical guideline for screening, evaluation and management of alcohol and substance abuse disorders with extensive references
and resources. Review criteria for out- or in-patient care - admission, continuing care and discharge are included. Updated annually. -0- CONTENTS: Diagnosis, treatment, levels of care - overview Diagnostic criteria Major risk factors Screening Comorbid psychoses Amphetamines Treatment Integrated or collaborative care Addiction as a consequence of opioid therapy for pain Diversion Opioid Dependence Maintenance Therapy Buprenorphine and LAAM guidelines for opioid addiction Anti-addiction Drug Therapy Chemical Aversion Therapy Electrical Aversion Therapy Classes of drugs to manage withdrawal symptoms Treatment settings Acute detoxification Treatment Drug therapy Methadone detoxification Progressive Stages Severe Alcohol Withdrawal Outpatient detoxification Admission criteria for inpatient detoxification Continued stay criteria Special populations - Childhood and adolescent - Geriatric Physicians and other healthcare providers Polypharmacy abuse Alcohol rehabilitation centers Inpatient length of stay goals Evaluation and treatment protocol algorithm What about alcohol use and the risk of stroke? Methamphetamines Outcome Measures Resources Definitions Screening Tests CAGE questionnaire Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) Simple screening test for AOD abuse: Interview form Simple screening test for AOD abuse: Self-administered form Scoring for AOD abuse screening test Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) National Organizations for Alcohol and Substance Abuse Educational materials/Self-help manuals Alcohol-related fun quotes and historical vignettes References Web sites for alcohol resources Bibliography: suggested reading for patients & affected family members
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