Disulfiram: Its Use in Alcohol Dependence and Other Disorders

Presents all aspects of Disulfiram therapy

Provides a viable treatment for alcohol dependence

Covers the emerging role of Disulfiram in treating cocaine dependence and pathological gambling

Dr. Avinash De Sousa is a Consultant Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist. He currently works as a Research Associate at the Department of Psychiatry, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College in Mumbai, India. He is also the Founder Trustee of the Desousa Foundation, a trust that works in the area of mental health awareness across all sectors. As a Visiting Faculty Member and Professor, he is frequently engaged in various Teacher Training Courses across Mumbai and across India. He has produced more than 380 publications in national and international journals and is the author of 6 books in the area of mental health. His primary research interests are in child psychiatry, alcohol dependence, Disulfiram and schizophrenia. One of the few psychiatrists who in addition to a psychiatry degree also holds a Master’s degree in Counseling & Psychotherapy, an M Phil in Applied Psychology, and an MBA in Human Resource Development, he was also awarded a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hertfordshire (UK) in 2011.