Journal of Addictive Diseases
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The Journal of Addictive Diseases is a comprehensive resource covering the full range of addictions for today’s addiction professional. This in-depth, practical journal covers the vital issues and the clinical skills necessary to ensure effective practice. The latest research, treatments, and public policy issues in addiction medicine are presented in a fully integrated, multi-specialty perspective. Top researchers and respected leaders in addiction issues share their knowledge and insights to keep you up-to-date on the most important research and practical applications. Each issue of the Journal of Addictive Diseases includes a review of the latest relevant findings in etiology, epidemiology, and clinical care. The journal is known for its scholarly commitment to the field, and reflects the highest standards of investigation, clinical practice, medical education, and evaluation of patient care. The journal presents the material from diverse aspects of the field: basic science, clinical aspects, self-help programs and philosophy, medical training issues, treatment outcome, and treatment evaluation perspectives, to provide you with valuable information and interpretive commentary from a wide range of disciplines. Not only does the Journal of Addictive Diseases examine cutting-edge research and clinical applications from leaders in the field of addictive diseases, but it presents extensive bibliographies to help you find further information. In recent issues, Journal of Addictive Diseases has discussed:
* concurrent alcohol and cocaine dependence impact on physical health among psychiatric patients
* outcome variables for anorexics one year after discharge from treatment
* changes in pattern of illegal drug use for those over 50 in an inner city population
* gender differences in outcomes in an HMO-based substance abuse treatment program
* physicians practicing in methadone treatment programs
* spirituality and self-help approaches in the therapeutic community
* treatment for attorneys with substance related and co-occurring psychiatric disorders
* unexpected delirium during rapid opioid detoxification (ROD)
* comparisons of pretreatment characteristics and treatment outcomes for multisubstance-dependent patients