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Comprehensive guide to matching patient treatment needsto available substance abuse services. Provides special guidelines forpatients who have concurrent problems with alcohol ordrugs and mental disorders. ... Read more

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Must have for those studying addiction
This book is one I should have bought a long time ago. It's the primary book used besides the DSM IV to assess addiction/abuse and place patients at an appropriate level of care. ... Read more

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This eloquently simple text provides a “cutting edge” philosophy for those dealing with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of individuals suffering from issues with chemical dependency. Diagnosis and Treatment of Substance Abuse follows the D.E.C.L.A.R.E model of treatment—a model in which each letter represents one of the seven bio-psychosocial modalities, or points of entry, for viewing the problems of a dependent client. This model takes the student through every phase of the acronym, which employs a therapeutic approach aimed at facilitating the improvement of drug-abusing behavior.

Throughout the text, the student is provided with helpful suggestions regarding treatment impasses, assessing strengths and weaknesses, developing a treatment plan and prioritizing intervention strategies. Transcripts from actual sessions and case vignettes provide rich clinical material to the text. Also, the student/clinician is provided with actual clinical instruments, not seen in other books, to conduct assessment evaluations of clients.

CONVENIENT SUPPLEMENT FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE OR INTERNSHIP USE WITH CLIENTS AVAILABLE!3-hole punched clinical Assessment Instruments booklets are available separately (in bundles of 10) to conduct assessment evaluations of clients.

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The discussions in this volume were taken from a symposium which took place on 20th May 1998 at Basel University. It brought together scientists from various disciplines and was designed to give the attending clinicians an insight into the diversity of modern addiction research. ... Read more

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This digital document is a journal article from Addictive Behaviors, published by Elsevier in 2005. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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The study assessed the predictor variables of attrition from a day treatment for adolescents with substance-related disorders. The adolescents who were living in housing services and had more delinquent behaviors presented more difficulties to adhere, to attend regularly, and to maintain a link with the day program. The presence of cocaine among the substance-related disorders predicted an irregular attendance. Conversely, the adolescents with more self-reported symptoms of anxious and depression revealed a better initial adherence, a more regular attendance, and a longer length of the treatment. ... Read more

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Chapters: Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Inhalant, Drug Abuse, Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome, Benzodiazepine Dependence, Long-Term Effects of Benzodiazepines, Benzodiazepine Drug Misuse, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Abuse, Alcoholism in Family Systems, Self-Medication, Opioid Dependency, Alcohol Dependence, Cocaine Intoxication, Goodenough Drug Strategy, Jimmy Kinnon, California Society of Addiction Medicine, Bromism, Spectrum Youth and Family Services, Life-Process Model of Addiction, Substance Dependence, Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs, Substance Abuse Prevention, Comedown, Dusting. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 276. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disabling addictive disorder. It is characterized by compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcohol despite its negative effects on the drinker's health and social standing. Similar to other drug addictions, alcoholism is medically defined as a treatable disease. The term 'alcoholism' is a widely used term, first coined in 1849 by Magnus Huss, but in medicine was replaced in by 'alcohol abuse' and 'alcohol dependence' in the 1980s DSM III. Similarly in 1979 an expert World Health Organisation committee disfavoured the use of 'alcoholism' as a diagnostic entity, preferring the category of "alcohol dependence syndrome". In the 19th and early 20th centuries, alcohol dependence was called dipsomania, before the term alcoholism replaced it. The biological mechanisms underpinning alcoholism are uncertain, however, risk factors include social environment, stress, mental health, genetic predisposition, age, ethnic group, and sex. Long-term alcohol abuse produces physiological changes in the brain such as tolerance and physical dependence. Such brain chemistry changes maintain t...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=2965 ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Mental Health Counseling, published by American Mental Health Counselors Association on January 1, 2009. The length of the article is 4891 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Differences in mental health counselors' diagnoses based on client race: an investigation of adjustment, childhood, and substance-related disorders.(RESEARCH)(Clinical report)
Author: Kevin P. Feisthamel
Publication: Journal of Mental Health Counseling (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2009
Publisher: American Mental Health Counselors Association
Volume: 31Issue: 1Page: 47(13)

Article Type: Clinical report

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The “Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders” is a comprehensive two-volume set providing detailed information on mental disorders and conditions, in an easy-to-use format. It includes entries for all 150 disorders classified in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,” and also features entries for prescription, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders.

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The Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health: Substance Use Disorders uses clear, highly accessible language to guide the reader through the entire continuum of addiction care and present the latest scientific understanding of substance use and abuse. This comprehensive, informative reference provides a complete overview of diagnosis, treatment, research, emerging trends, and other critical information about chemical addictions. Both biomedical and psychiatric conditions and complications are thoroughly covered.

Like all the books in the Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health series, Substance Use Disorders features a compact, easy-to-use format that includes:

• Vignettes and case illustrations
• A practical approach that emphasizes real-life treatment over theory
• Resources for specific readers such as clinicians, students, or patients

In addition to the fundamentals of chemical addictions and treatment, Substance Use Disorders covers some of the most cutting-edge topics in the field, including innovative treatment approaches, outcome demands, brain science, relapse-prevention strategies, designer drugs, spirituality, and other areas. This straightforward resource is admirably suited for a wide variety of readers, from those in the helping professions, to law enforcement personnel, to recommended reading for clients currently in treatment. ... Read more

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One of the best overviews on Substance Abuse that I have read
This is a straightforward book. The authors cover a lot of ground clearly and easily. This is not a dry book, rather it is engaging enough that it would qualify as an interesting read for both aspiring practitioners as well as someone not involved in, or familiar with, the Substance Abuse treatment field.

This book is quite complete; it covers a complex subject well and allows the reader to get a gestaltic understanding yet also provides for some depth of clinical/granular information.

The book is probably worth the price simply for the references at the back of each chapter (a who's who of contributors to the science of abuse and dependence)..this is well grounded information presented concisely by geniune experts so the reader can come up the learning curve quickly.

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Nicholas Lessa (LCSW) and Walter Scanlon, Ph.D. have joined forces to put together an extremely pragmatic and useful reference guide to substance use disorders in clinical practice. Important topics include: 1) understanding mood-altering substances, 2) assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, 3) determining the level of care needed, 4) coexisting mental disorders, and 5) the basics of recovery. My favorite chapter was the one on spirituality as an important factor in recovery. Written in clear understandable language with a personal yet objective tone, Lessa & Scanlon cover the "how to" of providing recovery options, and the elements of an effective counseling environment in real life situations. Levels of Care (LOC) are covered in detail, although how to determine the level of care is not always clear. Theories such as Prochaska & DiClemente's Stages of Change Model, and Gorski's Model of Addiction, as well as terms used in diagnosis from the DSM-IV, and a description of personality disorders are covered, including excellent case studies. I enjoyed this book tremendously and found it very useful as an intern in the substance abuse field. Doug Uhlig, CASAC Intern, Ph.D. Student, New York City. ... Read more

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Extensively updated and revised, this second edition brings together leading clinicians and researchers to present the latest approaches to diagnosing and treating a wide range of substance-related problems. This comprehensive and practical volume incorporates major developments in our understanding of the biological mechanisms of addiction and outlines important refinements to treatment methodologies. ... 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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Disorders of anxiety and substance use are, for some reason, rarely treated in an integrated fashion by professionals. This timely volume addresses this glaring omission with dispatches from the frontlines of research and treatment. Thirty-four international experts offer findings, theories, and intervention strategies for this common form of dual disorder, across a range of substances and of anxiety disorders, to give the reader comprehensive knowledge in a practical format.

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"The scope includes behavioral addictions such as eating disorders, gambling and compulsive shopping. Preparation of the profession is heavily featured in numerous articles on standards, training, ehtics and professional organizations. An emphasis on expectations and current practice make this set and excellent resource for those preparing for work in their fields. Therefore, this title is highly appropriate for academic libraries."
-John R.M. Lawrence

"This comphrehensive resource makes a great companion to works such as Edith M. Freeman’s Substance Abuse Treatment (Sage, 1993), Gary L. Fisher and Thomas C. Harrison’s Substance Abuse (4th ed., Allyn & Bacon, 2008), and most of the works in Guilford’s “Substance Abuse” series. Highly recommended for research and academic libraries."
-Library Journal


Reflecting the recent explosion in the knowledge base of all aspects of the alcohol and drug abuse field, the Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery presents state-of-the-art research and evidence-based applications. The Encyclopedia’s approximately 350 A-to-Z signed entries focus on the information that addiction treatment and prevention professionals and allied health professionals need to effectively work with clients.

Features

• Provides comprehensive and authoritative coverage of such areas as the neurobiology of addiction, models of addiction, sociocultural perspectives on drug use, family and community factors, prevention theories and techniques, professional issues, the criminal justice system and substance abuse, assessment and diagnosis, and more
• Focuses on concepts of addiction and treatment practices, but also addresses commonly used and abused drugs, including recreational, prescription, and over-the-counter
• Offers a Reader's Guide that lists topic categories with specific entries
• Presents cross-references at the end of each entry to help readers locate related information in other entries, as well as Further Readings for those who wish to pursue topics in more depth
• Includes an appendix listing of58 different drugs and substances with corresponding relevant entries

The Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery is intended for use by pre-service and in-service addiction prevention and treatment providers and allied professionals in the fields of criminal justice, counseling, social work, public health, nursing, medicine, other health care professions, education, and family studies.

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People with mood disorders often have simultaneous problems with addiction,and those with substance abuse problems are especially susceptible to mood disorder. Thetreatment of such patients can be particularly complicated, and many receive treatment for onlyone of their disorders.

In this book, fourteen clinicians discuss the extent of the problem, methods of assessment, typicalcourses, and treatments--including both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. They address theall-too-frequent necessity of proceeding with treatment before a clear diagnosis is known, andthey claim that distinguishing between primary and secondary disorders is initially less criticalthan previously assumed. Contending that clinicians treating comorbid mood / substanceproblems must be both more flexible and more watchful than those treating either disorder alone,the authors also describe various models of care. Throughout the book, they provide differingpoints of view on such issues as the value of pharmacotherapy for those still abusingpsychoactive substances. Written for those who treat addictions, including counselors, clergy,and employee assistance staff, as well as for traditional mental health professionals,Integrating Treatment for Mood and Substance Use Disorders is an invaluable referencefor any clinician who works with dually diagnosed clients. ... Read more

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This book is a hands-on guide for clinicians seeking to treat women who suffer from both a history of trauma and the effects of substance abuse.The intertwined nature of trauma and addiction is explored through a review of recent research, with a focus on treatment options for PTSD and addiction that together form the basis for many of the recently developed treatments for trauma and addiction co-morbidity.Vital background material is included that describes the effects of trauma on emotion regulation, interpersonal functioning, parenting, and physical health.Finally, the book addresses the many real-world challenges clinicians will face in implementing trauma-focused therapeutic approaches in community-based substance abuse treatment.

Drs. Hien, Litt, Cohen, Miele and Campbell have written an essential resource for substance abuse program directors who want to broaden their services to better assist their clients.It will also be helpful for clinicians and social workers who want to better understand the complicated nature of their clients' problems, as well as for researchers seeking to expand on the current understanding of addiction and trauma co-morbidity, and for all who seek to further develop integrated treatments to help lead victims to recovery. ... Read more

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Univ. of Illinois, Chicago. Pocket-sized quick-reference manual to the drugs most commonly abused by patients and the treatment of specific mental health problems. Addresses issues specific to substance abuse. Provides latest DSM-IV criteria, tables, and algorithms for diagnostic purposes. Softcover. ... Read more