Narcology: national leadership. 3rd edition, processed and supplemented. Ed. IVANTSA N.N., Vinnikova M.A.

The third edition of the National Leaders of Narcology examines important aspects of narcology: medical and biological, clinical, therapy, rehabilitation, expert, diagnostic, preventive, organizational, social. All data presented are largely updated. The existing achievements of neurobiological studies in the field of narcology are highlighted, including the issues of genetics and pharmacogenetics of dependence diseases; a detailed analysis of epidemiological data on the prevalence of the use of psychoactive substances among various contingents of the population over the past two decades; In the clinical part, criteria for diagnosing dependence on various new psychoactive substances are detailed in detail.

Much attention is paid to modern approaches to the treatment of dependence diseases, including a detailed description of drugs, psychotherapeutic and rehabilitation programs. Preventive interventions are considered taking into account gender and age -related differences, the procedures for assessing the effectiveness of preventive programs are separately set out. Disorders developing as a result of addictive behavior, somatic and neurological consequences of the use of psychoactive substances, the comorbidity of mental and narcological diseases and other important and interesting issues are described.

Guide is intended for doctors of psychiatrists, psychiatrists, doctors of other medical specialties. Management materials can be used in teaching students of medical universities, at departments and faculties of postgraduate education.