Substance and Non-Substance Related Addictions [electronic resource] : A Global Approach / edited by Evaristo Akerele.

Section 1: Comorbid & Age Related Drug Use -- Drug Use and Mental Health: Comorbidity between Substance Use and Psychiatric Disorders -- ADHD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders -- Substance Use in Older Adults -- Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse Disorders -- Section 2: Nonsubstance Addictions -- Compulsive Sexual Behavior -- Food Addiction -- Internet Addiction -- Gambling Disorder -- Section 3: Mechanisms, Race and Gender -- Neurobiological process of Addiction -- The Genetics of Substance Use -- Drug Abuse and Race -- Women and Substance Use Disorders -- Section 4: Key Drugs of Abuse -- Cannabinoids: The case for legal regulation that permits recreational adult use -- Cocaine -- Opioids -- Designer Drugs -- Prescription Drugs -- Section 5: Special Issues in Substance Use -- Drug Policy -- Global Drug Use -- Drug Abuse and Education -- Drug Abuse and Pain.

This book reviews the myriad of elements that layer substance abuse disorder, a significant public health issue. It addresses the strong stigma associated with the disease, particularly in regard to the doctor patient relationships. The book begins by explaining the importance of integrating psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment by demonstrating the efficacy of this treatment model. Subsequent to this are chapters dedicated to specific addiction disorders, including cocaine, opioids, gambling, food, and sex addictions. Chapters also examine how addiction can differ among various neurobiological, genetic, socioeconomic, and age demographics. The book closes with histories, policies, and modalities of drug use which serve as a key component to building a foundation for effective and ethical health policy. Written by international experts in addiction psychiatry, Substance and Non-Substance Related Addictions: A Global Approach is a valuable resource for all practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge of addiction medicine.