Key Concepts in Substance Misuse by Aaron Pycroft

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Key Concepts in Substance Misuse by Aaron Pycroft

Offers a complete overview of the issues associated with substance misuse from an interdisciplinary perspective. It begins by providing a reference guide to the different psychoactive substances, looking at the biological and psychological impact of their use. Key issues in the effect drugs have on society are then addressed, before outlining methods of recovery and therapy.

′The scope addressed by this text is impressiveIt recognises the international and political debate which is pertinent in this field.′

Emma Sutton, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing Sciences, University of East Anglia

′I loved the book and the concepts in it. I really like the case studies and the fact the book is relevant to all disciplines.′

Claire Hooks, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Anglia Ruskin University

′No other text that I am aware of brings together all the aspects that this text seeks to do which makes it a valuable resource.′
Daren Britt, Course Leader for BA Hons Criminology and Substance Misuse Interventions, University of Brighton -- Emma Sutton

This text brings together broad perspectives on substance misuse. The critical analysis in the chapters is a particular strength.

-- Dr Daren Britt, Senior Lecturer in Substance Misuse, University of Brighton

‘This book is impressive in scope. It gives an overview of the context in which one may experience, support and seek to understand substance misuse disorder.’

-- Emma Sutton, Senior Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia

Aaron Pycroft is a Senior Lecturer at Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth.

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ISBN 13	9781446252406
ISBN 10	144625240X
Title	Key Concepts in Substance Misuse
Author	Aaron Pycroft
Series	Sage Key Concepts Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sage Publications Ltd
Year published	2015-02-23
Number of pages	208
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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