Books in the Hazelden Chronic Illness S. series

This guide provides a comprehensive review of common adult mental disorders and substance use disorders. Family issues, relapse prevention, the use of self-help groups and co-morbidity are addressed throughout since many patients have multiple disorders and relapse risk is high.

This volume includes both conventional and alternative approaches to all common diseases. Organized by disease category the work incorporates the medical terminology used in primary care practice. It also incorporates the philosophical underpinnings of holistic medicine.