Edited by
Norman S. Miller, Michigan State University, East Lansing, U.S.A.
Description
The book includes an examination of sources of law important to addiction and its treatment. The foundations for forensic work in professional
legal testimony is explored (e.g., legal system, case law precedent, statutes governing addictions, civil and criminal procedures). The
science of addiction is featured including the biology of addiction, addiction as a brain disease, responsibility vs. loss of control,
development of addictions, and the role of genetics and environment. Drug testing, its uses with forensic populations, what the tests
show and do not show, controversies in using tests in the general population also receives extensive treatment. Addiction and mental
illness in forensic populations is highlighted for addiction treatment and continuing care. Case studies and landmark cases illustrate
the role of alcohol, drug use, and addictions in legal decisions.
Audience:
Mental health professionals including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, psychiatric social workers addiction counselors. Mental health
administrators, managed care executives, physicians, lawyers, and law libraries will find this book useful.
