Addiction for Nurses
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (824 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1405187468 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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of Minas Gerais, Brazil) describes the role of nurses at each stage of intervention when working with individuals with addictions. de Sào Paulo and Federal U. He discusses the nature of addiction, its social context, causes, and models of care and change, then addictions to nicotine, alcohol, and various drugs, and recognition, assessment, and treatment strategies. "In this textbook for students, Rassool (addiction and mental health, U. Other chapters cover dealing with emergencies, blood-borne viruses, harm
readable, short summary of addiction for health care workers Addiction for Nurses seems to me a very good overview of the current (published 2010) trends in thinking about addiction in the health care field. The author is from the UK, so some of the comments he makes about professional opportunities for nurses in the field of addiction don't apply, but his foreign status also gives his writing a wider perspective. The book has chapters that can be used like a workbook to challenge the reader's assumptions about addiction and addicts. And it presents information on professional matters as well as outlining current interventional str
Work takes place in a wide range of settings, from traditional hospital clinics and wards to community locations such as police custody suites and needle exchange facilities.Addiction for Nurses is a comprehensive textbook for students, explaining the role of the nurse at each stage of intervention. Nurses are acknowledged as key agents in addressing alcohol and drug misuse at individual, family, and community levels. This book is an essential resource for all those who come into contact with