This book provides an understanding of behavioural and substance disorders from an Islamic psychology perspective.
G.Hussein Rassool, is a Professor of Islamic Psychology at the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisations, Charles Sturt University, Australia and Director of Studies, Department of Islamic Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling, Al Balagh Academy. In Addition he is Chair of Al Balagh Institute of Islamic Psychology Research. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (FRSPH) and the International Association of Islamic Psychology (FIAIP). He is a Member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (MISSUP).
1. Addictive behaviours: Introduction and context 2. Tracing the footsteps of addictive behaviours in Islamic history 3. Prohibitions and regulations regarding drugs, alcohol, and gambling: A Islamic perspecive 4. Therapeutic psychosocial and pharmacological interventions 5. Faith-based solutions for addiction prevention in public health 6. Tawbah (repentance) in addiction recovery: Understanding the process of change 7. Spiritual healing: An Islamic perspective on addressing addiction