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In Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Substance Abuse, leading authorities on substance abuse treatment techniques review and illustrate the most common interventions for opioid-related and alcohol-related substance abuse disorders, as well as crucial methodologies for testing and patient placement. Methods reviewed include self-help fellowships such as Alcoholics Anonymous, cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic treatments, motivational enhancement, group and family therapy, contingency management, and the multimodal approach called Network Therapy, which recruits the support of friends and family to prompt abstinence and prevent relapse. Each chapter includes vivid case studies to illustrate the approach described, as well as a review of the key clinical concepts and a list of essential readings.Adapting a new, clinically focused manual from their popular American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment, now in its fourth edition, Dr. Galanter and Dr. Kleber have designed Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Substance Abuse to be of practical application to both experienced clinicians and those new to the field. The accompanying DVD demonstrates Network Therapy in practice and includes enlightening commentary on key issues that are relevant across the many modalities of substance abuse treatment discussed in the book. ... Read more

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CURRENT INFORMATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION COUNSELING
I HAVE BEEN AN ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR FOR 22 YEARS AND FIND THAT THIS BOOK IS BENEFICIAL TO THE NOVICE OR SEASONED THERAPIST BECAUSE OF ITS THOROUGH
AND UPDATED INFORMATION.
THE AUTHORS WERE HONEST AND PROVIDED EXCELLENT EXAMPLES OF THEIR EXPERIENCES. THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING OTHER CULTURES, THE EXPLORATION QUESTIONS, SPIRITUALITY, THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO TREAT THE
FAMILY, AND MOST IMPORTANT BUILDING TRUST WITH CLIENTS WERE WELL PRESENTED.
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This manual presents the first empirically studied, integrative treatment approach developed specifically for PTSD and substance abuse. For persons with this prevalent and difficult-to-treat dual diagnosis, the most urgent clinical need is to establish safety--to work toward discontinuing substance use, letting go of dangerous relationships, and gaining control over such extreme symptoms as dissociation and self-harm. The manual is divided into 25 specific units or topics, addressing a range of different cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal domains. Each topic provides highly practical tools and techniques to engage patients in treatment; teach "safe coping skills" that apply to both disorders; and restore ideals that have been lost, including respect, care, protection, and healing. Structured yet flexible, topics can be conducted in any order and in a range of different formats and settings. The volume is designed for maximum ease of use with a large format, lay-flat binding, and helpful reproducible therapist sheets and handouts.
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For women
I am taking this program at a local hospital. The program is all women and they seem to love this information. They seem to be taking to it well. But, I can not recommend it for men, nor do I think the information was meant to pertain to men. It is hard for a man to relate to the difficulties of women, and this program can come across as emasculating to your average guy.

seeking safety
A straight forward training manual that is a must for anyone working with trauamatized addicted populations

I haven't gotten it yet
Why is it coming from Europe when I live in the states?I have been waiting for about a month now.

Becoming safe & sober
An excellent overview for treatment of co-occurring disorders [PTSD & Chemical Abuse], with simple, straight-forward handouts that clients can learn to use, gaining important coping skills. I also use this reference for stand-alone PTSD clients because of its simplicity and clarity. Lisa Najavits presents the treating practitioner with a first class resource that spans both sides of the clinical fence. Dick Noonan, ACSW, LCSW, CADC-III.

seeking safety
Love this curriculum! A must have for anyone working with this dual diagnosis. Clients respond very well to this, very client centered. ... Read more

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This text teaches students about the science-based components of substance abuse prevention practice. This cutting-edge book responds to the growing need for a textbook that addresses the rapid development of the substance abuse prevention profession. Finally, professors have a text that supports the content of their prevention courses! Substance Abuse Prevention presents the most current knowledge in the field, analyzing what does and doesn't work in the implementation of prevention programs. The text also prepares students for the successful completion of the ICRC examination. ... Read more

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Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice
This is the most comprehensive and current book on the topic.It provides the basic information anyone working in prevention would need to do their work well.It is applicable to all areas of prevention, not only substance abuse prevention.Persons preparing for prevention specialist certification would gresatly benefit from this text. ... Read more

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Washington State Univ., Pullman. Text explores the under-diagnosed connection between drug use and post traumatic stress disorder. Evaluates and synthesizes the two fields of substance abuse disorder and post traumatic stress disorder research and treatment. For researchers and clinicians. Covers etiology, assessment, and treatment. ... Read more

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Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Comprehensive understanding of the methods and results obtained with clinical neuroimaging studies of substance abuse. For psychiatrists, radiologists, neurologists, psychologists, and legal professionals. Examines commonly used neuropsychological tests. DNLM: Substance-Related Disorders--diagnosis. ... Read more

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It just makes sense
The MST neighborhood partnership book will make everyone who reads it wonder why more programs aren't designed with the practical and common-sense approach it outlines.Each chapter captures one aspect of the neighborhood approach, starting with the various challenges, a how-to section, a case example, and key points to remember.It is a great book and does justice to the tremendous work that Dr. Swenson did (as well as everyone in the Union Heights neighborhood). ... Read more

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In this book the Authors address what may be the most important task in treating substance abuse and dual disorders. Getting patients to attend treatment and mobilizing their resources to work on the problems that are causing them pain and dysfunction. The result is a formidable resource that all professionals and treatment clinics/programs involved in taking care of clients with substance abuse or dual disorders will find invaluable in their efforts to improve overall rates of compliance. ... Read more

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essential
In an age when we have seen addictions therapists blame the client for non-compliance, this book offers a way to think outside of the box and treat addiction as the disease that it really is.I highly recommend it. ... Read more

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State-of-the-art, empirical support for the treatmentof substance abuse

Part of the Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice Series, Substance Abuse Treatment for Youth and Adults provides busy mental health practitioners with detailed, step-by-step guidance for implementing clinical interventions that are supported by the latest scientific evidence.

Edited by renowned educators David W. Springer and Allen Rubin, this thorough yet practical reference draws on a roster of experts and researchers in the field who have assembled state-of-the-art knowledge into this well-rounded guide. Each chapter serves as a practitioner-focused how-to guide and covers interventions that have the best empirical support for treating substance abuse problems, including:

• Family behavior therapy for substance abuse and associated problems
• Motivational interviewing
• Problem solving and social skills training
• Adolescent community reinforcement approach (A-CRA)
• Cognitive behavioral coping skills therapy for adults
• Seeking Safety treatment for clients with PTSD and substance abuse

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Substance Abuse Assessment and Diagnosisis an introductory textbook written for graduate counseling students and other helping professionals, providing readers with fundamental Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) assessment and diagnostic knowledge. The primary purpose of the book is to provide readers with a practical, practitioner-friendly, systematic assessment model which renders the necessary diagnostic information. The secondary purpose is to give students a pragmatic review of Substance-Related Diagnoses contained within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV, fourth edition). This text will provide substance abuse counselors in training with a more in-depth understanding of how to use the DSM-IV to assess and diagnose substance abuse and related co-occurring disorders. ... Read more

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Counseling help, drug addiction treatment
This book is a required text for a class on substance abuse. It has a lot of information for idealized situations that may not work in the "real world" of counseling. Ideally the family would all come in to work together for treatment, however, most counselors know that it hardly ever happens. My disappointment with this book is due to the way it cannot be done in a community counseling center environment. I prefer the ASAM materials that are provided through government substance abuse resources. I guess as a textbook, it is the same as any other, but for me, I would not read it if it had not been required. It uses theory, but little practical helps. How do you get the family members to come in for treatment since substance abuse usually alienates them? ... Read more

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The Social Norms Approach to Preventing School and College Age Substance Abuse offers educators, counselors, and clinicians a handbook for understanding and implementing a new and highly successful alternative to traditional methods for preventing substance abuse among young people. The proven "social norms" approach outlined in this book identifies young people's dramatic misperceptions about their peer norms and promotes accurate public reporting of actual positive norms that exist in all student populations. The contributors to this important book are the originators, pioneers, and active proponents of this new approach. Many of them have successfully applied the social norms approach in secondary and higher education settings and as a result have promoted healthier lifestyles among adolescents and young adults across the United States.

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Junk "Science"
Every generation has its version of "Junk Science" that comes along from people trying to make money off of an idea they think can fool others and sell well. This is just such an idea.It takes college students for a fool and programmers for bigger fools who waste the time to learn about the approach that is so flawed as to be laughable.Too bad so many have bought into this approach when so many nationally renowned scholars have so completely defeated its basic tenets.It is time for the self proclaimed leaders of the social norms movement to try to find some other way to make a buck and stop trying to draw blood form this turnip. ... Read more

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Here is a timely volume that examines the problems of substance abuse in women and children, with a particular emphasis on the role played by the family in the development and perpetuation of the problem. ... Read more

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The Just for the Health of It series is an unmatched tool for teaching basic health concepts and skills to students in grades 7-12. Features ready-to-use games, puzzles, worksheets, skits, and more. Each volume features 90 reproducible activities, a teacher's guide, and complete answer keys. ... Read more

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The accompanying Participant’s Workbook to the SSC is written to engage clients and encourage active participation in treatment and responsible living.

• Phase I: Challenge to Change: Building Knowledge and Skills for Responsible Living
• Phase II: Commitment to Change: Strengthening Skills for Self-Improvement, Change, and Responsible Living
• Phase III: Taking Ownership of Change: Lifestyle Balance and Healthy Living

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ABUSE
I WENT THROUGH THE WATCH PROGRAM. We used this book. If you have any problems with abuse,this is a book that WILL help. I got one when I goy home.
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A-Abuse
T-Treatment
CH-and Change WHAT EVER_ GREAT BOOK FOR RECOVERY

Be careful students
I bought this participants workbook for an A.D.S. class when I should have bought the text book that looks really similar....just a heads up...get the right one! ... Read more

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Univ. of Arizona, Tucson. Text delivers detailed descriptions of exemplary drug treatment programs for adolescent substance abuse. Covers outpatient, residential, family-oriented, and therapeutic community programs. Addresses the trends in adolescent substance use and various treatment approaches. Hardcover, softcover available and listed in approval week 2003-16. ... Read more

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Clinical Manual of Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment brings together extensive new research in the field of adolescent substance abuse to serve as a comprehensive resource for psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, substance abuse specialists, and other clinicians, as well as residents and students of psychology. It provides the most recent information about adolescent substance abuse assessment, prevention and treatment. Special emphasis is given to different psychosocial and pharmacological interventions in addition to the treatment of various coexisting psychiatric disorders. This extremely timely and practical guide offers a review of most substances of abuse currently available, covers laboratory work for drug detection in youth, and discusses the legal boundaries of school-based assessment of substance abuse. Each of the 16 chapters in the manual provides thorough examination of each topic, succinct summaries, suggested readings, and referrals to relevant Web sites and other resources for further investigation. Case vignettes and visual aids such as tables and charts illustrate and reinforce key concepts. Readers will find this manual a valuable resource in furthering their understanding of adolescent substance abuse and increasing their effectiveness in providing treatment. ... Read more

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Kyle Keegan was like many teenagers: eager to fit in at school, he experimented with alcohol and drugs. Soon, his abuse of these substances surpassed experimentation and became a ruthless addiction to heroin that nearly destroyed his life.

Now in recovery, Keegan tells his remarkable story in Chasing the High. Starting with the early days of alcohol and drug use, Keegan charts his decline into crime and homelessness as his need for heroin surpassed all thoughts of family and friends, of right and wrong. He then goes on to use these experiences to offer guidance and practical advice to other young people who may be struggling with substance abuse.In straightforward, easy-to-understand language and along with the psychiatric expertise of Howard Moss, MD, Keegan discusses what is known about the neurobiology of addiction in young people, how to seek treatment, and how to get the most out of professional help.He also covers such topics as therapies which are used to combat addiction, how to talk to families and friends about substance abuse, and how to navigate risky situations.Both an absorbing memoir and a useful resource for young people.

Part of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series of books written specifically for teens and young adults, Chasing the High offers hope to young people who are struggling with substance abuse, helping them to overcome its challenges and to go on to lead healthy, productive lives. ... Read more

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Excellent book to understand addiction
The author states he wrote this to help those who want to overcome an addiction. I am a familiy member of an addict and it helped me understand this disease better.It was a quick read and I would recommend it for anyone trying to cope with addiction - either personally or as a family member of a loved one who is an addict. ... Read more

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Offering readers the most current knowledge on what works in substance abuse treatment today

This one-of-a-kind anthology presents state-of-the-art material to help researchers better understand which interventions work and why, and it includes editorial commentary and critical thinking questions for each selection. The editors have organized this volume according to the process of evidence-based practice-introduction to evidence-based practice, assessment, gender-based and culturally sensitive interventions, treatment issues and innovations, and policy considerations. Connecting science and clinical research to the practical needs of persons with substance and mental health disorders, this volume is a groundbreaking resource for those who need empirically based material on treatment innovations.

Key Features

• Data on a wide range of cutting-edge issues such as housing for homeless alcoholics and use of prescription medications to reduce drug cravings
• Content by forward-looking experts in substance abuse treatment that promotes a public health perspective
• Five-part organization focused on the major practice domains of parentcentered intervention, gender-based and culturally sensitive programming, and interventions across the life span
  

Target Audience
This is a must-have resource for substance abuse and mental health practitioners, faculty, policy makers, and students.