Substance Abuse and Physical Disability.Heinemann AW, ed. Binghamton, NY 13904-1580, The Haworth Press Inc, 1993, paperback, 289 pp, $32.95. This book is designed to provide rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. professionals with information necessary to understand substance abuse within the context of persons with disabilities, to identify chemical dependence problems, and to implement effective treatment strategies. The material is organized into 16 chapters in four sections: "Understanding the Context, Issues and Problems of Substance Abuse," "Understanding the Causes, Types and Prevalence of Substance Abuse," "Assessment, Treatment and Prevention Issues," and a summary chapter on the issues and controversies in chemical dependence services for persons with physical disabilities. The editor has brought together the contributions of 16 authors in an authoritative book dealing with substance abuse -and physical disability. The anticipated audience includes rehabilitation professionals, as well as chemical dependence professionals. The chapters on substance abuse in patients with spinal cord spinal cord, the part of the nervous system occupying the hollow interior (vertebral canal) of the series of vertebrae that form the spinal column, technically known as the vertebral column. and traumatic brain injury Traumatic brain injury (TBI), traumatic injuries to the brain, also called intracranial injury, or simply head injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI can result from a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury and is one of two subsets of acquired brain , as well as the role of prescription medicine and pain management, are all relevant to rehabilitation personnel. The section on assessment, treatment, and prevention issues that are unique to this population is comprehensive and emphasizes an interdisciplinary in·ter·dis·ci·pli·nar·y adj. Of, relating to, or involving two or more academic disciplines that are usually considered distinct. interdisciplinary Adjective approach to the problem, including the family in the process. Clinical case studies and research knowledge have been brought together in this text to facilitate effective rehabilitation in patients with physical disability and substance abuse. The summary chapter deals with the need for specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. services, medical and psychosocial psychosocial /psy·cho·so·cial/ (si?ko-so´shul) pertaining to or involving both psychic and social aspects. psy·cho·so·cial adj. Involving aspects of both social and psychological behavior. aspects, program planning, training professionals, and financial reimbursement Reimbursement Payment made to someone for out-of-pocket expenses has incurred. important to this group of patients. This book will be particularly helpful to physical therapists in rehabilitation centers who are searching for information on planning programs and collaborating with other health professionals in the evaluation and treatment of patients who suffer physical disability and substance abuse. This is also an excellent resource book for students seeking to understand this specialized area in rehabilitation. Pauline A Cerasoli, EdD, PT Univ of Colorado Health Sciences Center Denver, Colo |
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