Treating Addiction From an Islamic Psychology Perspective

This book provides an understanding of behavioural and substance disorders from an Isl¿mic psychology perspective.

List of contents

1. Addictive behaviours: Introduction and context 2. Tracing the footsteps of addictive behaviours in Isl¿mic history 3. Prohibitions and regulations regarding drugs, alcohol, and gambling: A Isl¿mic perspecive 4. Therapeutic psychosocial and pharmacological interventions 5. Faith-based solutions for addiction prevention in public health 6. Tawbah (repentance) in Isl¿m: Understanding the process of change 7. Spiritual healing: An Isl¿mic perspective on addressing addiction

About the author

G.Hussein Rassool is a professor of Isl¿mic Psychology at the Centre for Isl¿mic Studies and Civilisations, Charles Sturt University, Australia and Director of Studies, Department of Isl¿mic Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling, Al Balagh Academy. In Addition he is Chair of Al Balagh Institute of Isl¿mic Psychology Research. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (FRSPH), the International Association of Isl¿mic Psychology FIAIP), and a Trustee Board Member of the International Association of Muslim Psychologists. He is a member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (MISSUP).

Summary

This book provides an understanding of behavioural and substance disorders from an Islamic psychology perspective.

Product details

• Authors: G. Hussein Rassool, G. Hussein (Charles Sturt University Rassool, Rassool G. Hussein
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032664484
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3266448-4
• No. of pages: 138
• Series: Islamic Psychology and Psychotherapy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Islam, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General, RELIGION / Islam / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Addiction, Addiction & therapy, Psychotherapy, Regional Studies, Addiction and therapy, Regional / International studies, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services