Physical illness and drugs of abuse a review of the evidence / Adam J. Gordon ... [et al.].

Other author Gordon, Adam J.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoCambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press,
Descriptionxvii, 377 p. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
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SeriesCambridge medicine
Contents Machine generated contents note: Foreword; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Method; 3. Results: cocaine; 4. Results: marijuana; 5. Results: opioids; 6. Results: hallucinogens, stimulants and barbiturates; 7. Discussion; Index.
Abstract "The 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"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2009046278
ISBN9780521133470 (hardback)
ISBN0521133475 (hardback)

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