{"product_id":"the-opioid-epidemic-origins-current-state-and-potential-solutions-paperback-softback-9781009256575","title":"The Opioid Epidemic; Origins, Current State and Potential Solutions (Paperback \/ softback) 9781009256575","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Opioid Epidemic\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eOrigins, Current State and Potential Solutions\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn accessible single source for information on the origins, current state and potential solutions to the opioid epidemic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEthan O. Bryson (Author), Christine E. Boxhorn (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009256575, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 October 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e262 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.3 x 15.6 x 1.4 cm, 0.41 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This excellent resource renders a complex, worldwide public health crisis easier to understand …  Highly recommended.' S. Leslie, CHOICE\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOpioid misuse is now a worldwide epidemic and major public health issue with widespread implications. This fascinating book provides a collection of compelling arguments on how the course of the opioid epidemic can be changed. It offers an overview of the historical origins of opioid addiction, a summary of the current state of the worldwide epidemic and an examination of the likelihood of success for current and proposed solutions. Specific chapters focus on why some people are affected by addiction, the effect of policy and regulations, changing trends in opioid use, detoxification, the financial cost of addiction treatment, and proactive measures to prevent addiction. Drawing upon both past and current academic research as well as personal accounts, ideas and concepts are presented in a clear and accessible narrative. This book is a convenient single source of information for healthcare professionals, students and individuals personally affected by opioid addiction.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Part I. The Origins of Addiction: 1. A Brief History of Opioid Misuse and Addiction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Why Do Some People Become Addicted to Opioids while Others Don't?\u003cbr\u003e 3. How Culture, Religion, and Society Impact Opioid Addiction\u003cbr\u003e 4. The Effect of Policy and Governmental Regulations on the Opioid Epidemic\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Recognizing That a Problem Exists: 5. Current Data and Worldwide Opioid Misuse Statistics\u003cbr\u003e 6. Changing Trends in Opioid Misuse\u003cbr\u003e 7. The Actual Cost of the Opioid Epidemic\u003cbr\u003e 8. The Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Healthcare Infrastructure\u003cbr\u003e Part III. The Treatment Plan: 9. Detoxification: How Do We Get Ourselves Off Opioids?\u003cbr\u003e 10. Outpatient Treatment Modalities\u003cbr\u003e 11. The True Cost of Opioid Addiction Treatment\u003cbr\u003e 12. Harm Reduction, Legal Issues, Drug Court and Other Alternatives to Discipline\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Recovery: 13. Stopping the Cycle of Relapse\u003cbr\u003e 14. Re-thinking Anti-Drug Policies and Changing Drug Education\u003cbr\u003e 15. Proactive Measures to Prevent Opioid Addiction\u003cbr\u003e 16. Can We Make Opioid Use Less Dangerous?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Clinical psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Clinical psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Clinical%20psychology%20%5BMMJ%5D%22\"\u003eMMJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52475088240920,"sku":"9781009256575","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009256575i.jpg?v=1785804491","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-opioid-epidemic-origins-current-state-and-potential-solutions-paperback-softback-9781009256575","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}