Drugs in Perspective with Powerweb: Drugs [Paperback]

Richard Fields (Author)

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Publication Date: November 30, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0072466979 | ISBN-13: 978-0072466973 | Edition: 4th

Drugs in Perspective gives readers the latest information in the rapidly changing field of chemical dependency with an emphasis on family dynamics, the impact of family on individuals, and their use of alcohol/drugs. The text is designed to give readers as full an understanding of the dynamics of chemical dependency as possible as well as to foster and develop an effective perspective on the multifaceted aspects and problems associated with alcohol/drug use, abuse, and addiction.

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About the Author

Richard Fields, Ph.D., is owner/director of FACES, Conference and Home Study Programs for Mental Health Clinicians. Dr. Fields brings an expertise to FACES based on over 30 years of work in the alcohol/drug field. He still actively counsels individuals and family members with alcohol/drug problems, training thousands of professionals each year at FACES Conferences (www.facesconferences.com). Formerly the assistant director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse's Western Regional Training Center, he has conducted training throughout the Western United States. As a consultant, Dr. Fields has worked to develop a number of University and College programs, creating educational classes, workshops and conferences (UCLA Extension, Dept. of Allied Health and Medicine, University of Washington, School of Social Work Extension, Seattle University, Edmonds Community College, University of California, Irvine, Riverside, Santa Cruz and others). Dr. Fields is the author of Drugs in Perspective, 6th edition, McGraw Hill, 2007. This college textbook is standard in most alcohol/drug studies programs. . . --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua; 4th edition (November 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072466979
• ISBN-13: 978-0072466973
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,260,403 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source, February 14, 2010

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This review is from: Drugs in Perspective with Online Learning Center Bind-in Card (Paperback)

This is an excellent and comprehensive book for people with little knowledge of alcohol/drug addiction, as well as for those working in the field who would benefit by its categorized references. This book offers a clear-cut understanding of addicitons, their characteristics and symptoms short and long-term, and presents tables and case studies that are helpful to any level of reader.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly What I Needed, March 28, 2009

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This review is from: Drugs in Perspective with Online Learning Center Bind-in Card (Paperback)

I am taking my class in the Psychology of Addiction. And this text is a key element to my class.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Book, June 2, 2009

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This review is from: Drugs In Perspective with PowerWeb (Paperback)

This book came really fast. It was useful for my online class. Haven't opened it since.