Therapie der Drogenabhängigkeit

The work describes the following topics close to practice: effects of drugs, consequences of chronic consumption, abuse and addiction (biological, psychological, social factors), responsibilities and equipment of facilities for addiction relief. All the professional courses of intervention, treatment methods for secondary afflictions and problematic groups are presented.

Finally examples and special questions on treatment including those of cost-benefit, drug policy and education are given.



Prof. Dr. Täschner is director of the institute for psychiatrical survey in Stuttgart.

Dr. Bloching is psychologist and senior physician at the clinic for addiction at the centre for mental health Stuttgart.

Prof. Dr. Bühringer is head of department for clinical psychology and psychotherapy and professor at the university of Dresden.

Prof. Dr. Wiesbeck is medical head of the department for addiction at the neuropathic hospital in Basel.