Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Drug Dependence

Author: Wang Xiaozhong
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: Drug abuse and drug dependence are one of the serious social problems in the world today, posing a severe threat to human health, social stability, and economic development. This book is the first specialized work in China on the integrated Chinese and Western medicine approach to preventing and treating drug dependence. It is divided into three parts. The first part systematically introduces the concepts, classifications, global overview of drug abuse, and the overview of drug addiction in China, as well as the characteristics and advantages of integrated Chinese and Western medicine for drug rehabilitation. The second part focuses on the history and abuse, pharmacology and toxicology, tolerance and dependence, clinical manifestations and diagnosis of drugs such as opioids, cocaine, amphetamines, cannabis, hallucinogens, sedatives and hypnotics, alcohol, and tobacco, as well as the integrated Chinese and Western medicine treatments. The second part also includes appendices on literature related to the diagnosis and treatment of drug abuse and dependence, ancient and modern proven formulas for drug rehabilitation, and research on the detoxification mechanisms of certain traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. This book is suitable for medical workers, full-time professionals engaged in drug rehabilitation work, and relevant individuals from all sectors of society. It can also serve as a reference book for faculty and students in medical institutions. The drug dependence treatment methods introduced in the book have practical applicability.