_Alcohol, Drugs, Genes and the Clinical Laboratory_ provides an
overview and quick reference to genetic relationships and clinical
laboratory information related to the serious public health issue of
alcohol and drug abuse. Written in a clear and concise manner, this
book discusses the necessary information for health and safety
professionals working in public health to learn about complex issues
quickly to better help their patients, employees, and others affected
by alcohol and drug abuse. _Alcohol, Drugs, Genes and the Clinical
Laboratory _covers the important aspects of drugs and alcohol abuse
including genetic aspects along with laboratory methods for analysis
of alcohol and abused drugs with emphasis on false positive test
results. The book is helpful to healthcare professionals, such as
pathologists who oversee alcohol and drug testing, emergency room
physicians, family practice physicians who are first healthcare
professionals who identify patients susceptible to drug and alcohol
abuse, and psychiatrists involved with drug and alcohol rehabilitation
programs. It will also be useful to safety professionals who have to
assess individuals for workplace responsibilities, ranging from police
and recruitment to occupational safety and occupational medicine and
public health officials.
* Features accessible language for healthcare and safety
professionals who are not experts in laboratory procedures
* Provides examples from clinical and everyday situations
* Explains how to interpret laboratory results and the latest
genetic factors regarding drug and alcohol abuse
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ISBN
9780128093344
Publisert
2016
Utgiver
Vendor
Academic Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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