Sederer, Lloyd I.

"Written with warmth, accessibility, and vast authority . . . a practical guide through the world of drug use and abuse and addiction treatment . . . brings together scientific and clinical knowledge, policy suggestions, and case studies to describe our current drug crisis and establish a clear path forward to recovery and health"--Publisher.

Provides an accessible guide for families whose loved ones suffer from mental illness, covering the facts about diagnosis and treatment, principles of good care, meeting with the doctor, medications, rehabilitation, payment for care, recovery, and more.