Understanding Addiction Behaviours: Theoretical and Clinical Practice in Health and Social Care 1st edition (first edition)

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Understanding Addiction Behaviours: Theoretical and Clinical Practice in Health and Social Care 1st edition by G. Hussein Rassool examines addictive behaviour from both theoretical and clinical perspectives within health and social care. The book takes a multidisciplinary approach to understanding why addictions develop, how they affect individuals and communities, and how professionals can recognize problems, assess needs, and respond through appropriate interventions.

The 1st edition covers addiction and society, major perspectives on addiction, alcohol, opiates, psychostimulants, cannabis, hallucinogens and other psychoactive substances, synthetic drugs, tobacco and nicotine, eating disorders, gambling addiction, internet addiction, and sexual addiction. It also examines dual diagnosis involving addiction and psychiatric disorders, harm reduction, special needs and diversity, service provision, assessment, and intervention strategies.

The book is particularly relevant to counsellors, nurses, social workers, health psychologists, health and social care students, and professionals who encounter substance related or behavioral addictions in practice. Case studies and reflective activities connect theoretical explanations with signs, symptoms, adverse consequences, assessment decisions, intervention planning, and the broader social context in which addictive behaviours occur.

Counselling students, nursing students, social work students, health psychology students, and health and social care professionals can use this edition to compare different forms of addiction, recognize associated problems, understand harm reduction, and examine intervention options across clinical and community settings. The 2011 1st edition is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access for coursework, clinical training, case analysis, and professional reference.