Matters To A Head: Cannabis, Mental Illness & Recovery
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (663 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B005G7ZFZ2 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 201 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This astonishing, witty and highly readable new book explores the links between cannabis and mental illness through the personal and professional experiences of New Zealand author Kate K.The book combines valuable tools for recovery from dual diagnosis disorders with an insightful look at the socio-political context of our mental health system and societal attitudes towards drug and alcohol use.The author questions the notion of cannabis as a ‘soft drug’, and challenges mental health providers to embrace the Te Whare Tapa Wha model of recovery to improve outcomes for people with co-existing addiction and mental health disorders.