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This book contributes to one of the most challenging areas of mental health: substance misuse. Its focus is on the psychopathological experiences associated with it: both the consequences of substance misuse and the existential vulnerabilities that lead to it, even if such a clear-cut distinction is rarely possible. The work brings an innovative perspective to the issue, as it draws on two scientific fields whose association has not yet been fully explored: phenomenological psychopathology and substance misuse studies. The association of these two perspectives could build a greater understanding of this important topic and be of practical help to a wide array of professionals in their clinical practice. The structure of the book is inspired by this overall perspective. Its division into three parts is designed to introduce the reader, in a stepwise manner, to the complexities of the theme, based on the latest advances in the specific literature. The broad objective of this work is therefore to offer a useful instrument for mental health clinicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, undergraduate students of these disciplines, and all substance abuse workers.

This book contributes to one of the most challenging areas of mental health: substance misuse. Its focus is on the psychopathological experiences associated with it: both the consequences of substance misuse and the existential vulnerabilities that lead to it, even if such a clear-cut distinction is rarely possible. The work brings an innovative perspective to the issue, as it draws on two scientific fields whose association has not yet been fully explored: phenomenological psychopathology and substance misuse studies. The association of these two perspectives could build a greater understanding of this important topic and be of practical help to a wide array of professionals in their clinical practice. The structure of the book is inspired by this overall perspective. Its division into three parts is designed to introduce the reader, in a stepwise manner, to the complexities of the theme, based on the latest advances in the specific literature. The broad objective of this work is therefore to offer a useful instrument for mental health clinicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, undergraduate students of these disciplines, and all substance abuse workers.

This issue is a dedicated supplement published in addition to the regular issues of 'Psychopathology' focussing on one specific topic. 'Psychopathology' is a well-respected, international peer-reviewed journal in psychiatry. Supplement issues are included in the subscription.

Guilherme (Willy) Krautler poderia ter sido, como tantos outros austríacos nascidos na década de 1910, muito novo para participar da Primeira Guerra Mundial, teria ido, muito provavelmente, para o front, na Segunda Grande Guerra. O destino, porém, o trouxe ao Brasil e, justamente com o advento do grande conflito, foi tolhido de sua liberdade de retornar à Pátria. Enquanto a Europa estava mergulhada no caos, por aqui ele era perseguido por doenças tropicais, típicas das cercanias da linha do Equador, no Baixo Xingu, onde se estabeleceu quando chegou...