Pocket Addiction Medicine Manual: A Super Simple Rapid Reference Guide

By PETER .C BARRETT

Clarity at the Bedside When Addiction Care Can't Wait

Addiction medicine is complex, but your reference shouldn't be. "Pocket Addiction Medicine Manual: A _Super Simple_ Rapid Reference Guide" cuts through the noise to give you fast, actionable guidance for real patients, real time.

Why This Manual Belongs in Your Coat Pocket
- Super Simple, Not Oversimplified: Distills core concepts into "what you need now" without losing nuance
- Rapid-Reference Format: Problem → Assessment → Intervention → Rationale in seconds
- Judgment-Free, Evidence-First: Compassionate, stigma-free language backed by current guidelines
- Built for Speed: Bulleted algorithms, dosing tables, and red-flag alerts you can scan mid-shift

Inside, you'll find:
- Withdrawal Made Manageable: CIWA-Ar, COWS, and AW scale cheat sheets with first-line meds and safety cutoffs
- MAT at a Glance: Buprenorphine, naltrexone, methadone - initiation, titration, and common pitfalls
- The Big 4 + Beyond: Alcohol, opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, plus nicotine, cannabis, and polysubstance use
- Crisis Protocols: Overdose, intoxication, agitation, and suicidality - what to do first, next, and when to escalate
- Motivational Interviewing Scripts: 30-second phrases that build rapport and reduce resistance
- Harm Reduction Tools: Needle exchange basics, naloxone counseling, and safe discharge planning
- Comorbidity Pearls: Managing pain, pregnancy, liver disease, and psych conditions alongside SUD

Who Reaches for This Guide
- ER, hospitalist, and primary care teams managing acute SUD presentations
- Nurses, PAs, and NPs seeking fast, defensible next steps
- Residents and med students rotating on psych, EM, or medicine
- Addiction fellows who want the essentials in one place
- Community clinicians expanding access to lifesaving care

Small enough for your pocket. Smart enough for the toughest cases. "Pocket Addiction Medicine Manual" helps you treat addiction with confidence, clarity, and humanity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GXP1WKW7
• ISBN13: 9798257812705
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"