Substance Use Disorders: A Concise Guide for Advanced Practice Providers

By Jack Spencer and Brenda Marshall EdD PMHNP-BC ANEF, this groundbreaking resource is specifically designed for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) caring for individuals with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs).

This comprehensive guide is the first to provide evidence-based information and strategies for APPs working with patients suffering from SUDs. Presented in a clear, concise, and bulleted format, it addresses often-undiagnosed medical and psychiatric conditions that accompany SUDs, as well as the ethical considerations of working with affected patients and families.

What Are Substance Use Disorders?

Written by renowned substance abuse experts, this resource distills key information about SUDs, explaining what they are, what they are not, and the crucial role APPs play in helping individuals recover. It delves into the signs and symptoms of SUDs, emergency response, and specific disorders.

Addressing Substance Use Disorders Across the Lifespan

This valuable guide explores the use of pharmacology in treating SUDs, including complementary and alternative medications. It also focuses on person-centered care for individuals with SUDs across the lifespan, and how to care for affected individuals in various settings.

Key Features

• Distills current, evidence-based information in a concise, bulleted, pocket-sized format
• Organized for quick access to critical information
• Delivers proven strategies for successful nursing interventions
• Defines substance abuse disorders across the lifespan
• Discusses how to de-stigmatize people with substance abuse disorders
• Explores legal and ethical implications surrounding the provision of healthcare to patients with SUDs

Product Details:

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Edition: 1st edition (November 19, 2018)

Language: English

Pages: 228 pages

ISBN-10: 0826161227

ISBN-13: 978-0826161222