Unlock the Secrets of Addiction Diagnosis and Treatment with The Addiction Casebook

The Addiction Casebook, authored by Petros Levounis, is a comprehensive guide that presents 12 real-life patients with DSM-5 addiction diagnoses, including one with problematic internet use, and demonstrates practical strategies for diagnosing and treating these patients.

A Practical Guide for Clinicians

This invaluable resource is designed for general psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, family practitioners, internists, pediatricians, medical students, and allied professionals seeking to gain expertise in addiction diagnosis and treatment. The book’s colloquial and humorous tone makes it an engaging read, while its practical approach and clinical wisdom make it an essential tool for sharpening clinical skills.

First of Its Kind: DSM-5 Framework

The Addiction Casebook is the first book to cover the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of substance use disorders and other addictions within the DSM-5 framework. Its unique features include:

• An outline of the progression in thinking about psychiatric diagnoses with the move from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5
• Hands-on experiences with current diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders and other addictions, complementing substance abuse textbooks
• Coverage of various subject areas, including alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogen, inhalant, opioid, sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, stimulant, tobacco, gambling, and internet addictions
• Key points and multiple-answer questions at the end of each chapter, highlighting the most pertinent takeaways and applying and strengthening readers’ knowledge
• Extensive use of tables, figures, charts, and other instructive materials to illuminate and clarify addiction concepts

The authors’ goal is to provide mental health and medical practitioners with timely, current strategies for addiction diagnosis and treatment in a succinct, engaging, and entertaining volume.

About the Book

Published by American Psychiatric Publishing in February 2014, The Addiction Casebook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding and addressing addiction. With its practical approach and comprehensive coverage, this book is an essential tool for clinicians and professionals working with substance-using patients in hospitals, clinics, and communities.

ISBN: 9781585624584, 9781585625352