What are some of the principles of effective treatment for substance abuse and dependence?? 2. ?Could the public associate a valuable medicinal agent (i.e

1.  What are some of the principles of effective treatment for substance abuse and dependence?  2.  Could the public associate a valuable medicinal agent (i.e., a medicine)  with the dark world of doping and performance-enhancing drugs? Even  worse, could some people accuse these companies of developing drugs that  could be misused by athletes as a … Read more

Richard is a 62-year-old single man who says that his substance dependence and his bipolar disorder both emerged in his late teens.? He says that

Richard is a 62-year-old single man who says that his substance dependence and his bipolar disorder both emerged in his late teens.  He says that he started to drink to “feel better” when his episodes of depression made it hard for him to interact with his peers.  He also states that alcohol and cocaine are … Read more

Mary is 27 years old and has had a history of alcohol dependence for several years. Mary has a daughter Kylie, aged 3 years, who displays signs of

Mary is 27 years old and has had a history of alcohol dependence for several years. Mary has a daughter Kylie, aged 3 years, who displays signs of fetal alcohol syndrome. Social work services have been involved with Mary and Kylie since her birth, culminating in Kylie being looked after by the local authority as … Read more