The extremely thorough yet concise clinical handbook of pharmacology for addictions by Kranzler, Ciraulo, and Zindel is an essential aid for physicians and other healthcare providers dealing with patients suffering from addiction disorders.

This guide is written with clarity and is very well organized, covering a wide variety of topics, some of which relate to alcohol use disorders, prescription drug abuse, and synthetic cannabinoid agonists. The handbook provides comprehensible summaries of scientific studies regarding pharmacological treatments, including the latest information regarding pharmacogenetics, while also offering practical advice for clinical practitioners.

This handbook can serve as an excellent educational resource for resident physicians who are in advanced stages of specialization in Addiction Psychiatry. Overall, the book has much to offer both experienced professionals and those who are just beginning their careers in addiction medicine.

Psychopharmacology is a rapidly growing field, with new drugs coming to market and existing medications being approved for new treatments at a very brisk pace. This new edition of the Clinical Handbook of Addiction Psychopharmacology provides current information regarding the pharmacological treatment of addiction to these drugs.

Particularly, the treatment of alcohol, tobacco, and opioid addiction has evolved, and the chapters addressing these specific topics have been thoroughly revised. Additionally, the handbook reflects the findings of recent research and evidence-based opinions regarding the pharmacological actions of other substances of abuse.

The editors have adopted a therapeutic perspective that will prove necessary for clinical practitioners struggling to identify effective pharmacotherapies for patients with substance use disorders. For example, the importance of recognizing coexisting medical problems and psychiatric syndromes is emphasized in order to prevent undermining the therapeutic effects of treatment, and the effectiveness of integrating non-pharmacological therapies, such as psychotherapy, is examined.

Healthcare professionals with prescribing privileges will discover that the Clinical Handbook of Addiction Psychopharmacology is an invaluable resource in addressing individuals with substance-related disorders.