Addiction Treatment

Addiction Treatment

Author: Sandra Rasmussen

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2000-06-21

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1452264740

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American Journal of Nursing, 2001 Book of the Year Award in Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing Developed by a highly experienced author working in both nursing and psychology environments, Addiction Treatment presents the caregiver with a brief global perspective of different types of addictions, techniques for identifying and assessing the addicted client, and strategies for effective change. The book utilizes assessment, planning, and intervention summaries to enable the reader to scan for immediate recall and application. Chapter objectives enable readers to use the book as a continuing education tool, and the appendix provides an overview of perspectives on addiction and its treatment by a variety of organizations heavily invested in the care of the addicted client. Illustrative cases (with both successful and unsuccessful outcomes) are included throughout.


Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Author: Timothy J. O'Farrell

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2012-03-12

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1462507069

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This eminently practical guide presents an empirically supported approach for treating people with substance abuse problems and their spouses or domestic partners. Behavioral couples therapy (BCT) explicitly focuses on both substance use and relationship issues, and is readily compatible with 12-step approaches. In a convenient large-size format, the book provides all the materials needed to introduce BCT; implement a recovery contract to support abstinence; work with clients to increase positive activities, improve communication, and reduce relapse risks; and deal with special treatment challenges. Appendices include a session-by-session treatment manual and 70 reproducible checklists, forms, and client education posters.


Motivational Interviewing for Clinical Practice

Motivational Interviewing for Clinical Practice

Author: Petros Levounis, M.D., M.A.

Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1615370463

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Motivational Interviewing for Clinical Practice teaches the reader how to use the critically important tool of motivational interviewing to promote health and well-being. Based on the theoretical framework of Miller and Rollnick, the book presents the latest models and techniques that the editors and authors have found helpful in their scholarship and clinical experience. Failure to adhere to recommended treatments is common across a wide range of illnesses--from medical problems, such as hypertension or management of cardiovascular risk factors, to psychiatric disorders, including addiction. The methods and skills of motivational interviewing can be applied to any health behavior, be it giving up alcohol or cigarettes, taking medication for hypertension or high cholesterol, or changing dietary and exercise habits--from publisher's website.


Addiction Treatment Matching

Addiction Treatment Matching

Author: David R. Gastfriend

Publisher: Haworth PressInc

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9780789024305

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Also appearing as Journal of Addictive Diseases, v. 22, supplement number 1 (2003), this book contains ten research studies by experts in mental health and addiction services. It specifically examines the ASAM Patient Placement Criteria, with an eye toward its effect on health plans, treatment programs, and patients. The editor is a medical doctor affiliated with the addiction research program at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor at Harvard Medical School. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).


Managing Alcoholism

Managing Alcoholism

Author: Lars Lindström

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13:

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A review and analysis of 1000 studies on alcoholism and psychosocial treatment. The author evaluates the major conceptual approaches to alcoholism, analyzes the methodological strategies of comparative outcome research and suggests administrative solutions to matching clients and treatments.


Treatment Matching in Alcoholism

Treatment Matching in Alcoholism

Author: Thomas F. Babor

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 0521651123

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This book describes the largest treatment study ever conducted with alcoholics, with new information on treatment effectiveness.


Combining Medication and Psychosocial Treatments for Addictions

Combining Medication and Psychosocial Treatments for Addictions

Author: Joseph Volpicelli

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2001-03-07

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9781572306189

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For use by addiction counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals working with clients with addictions, this work provides a supported framework for managing biophysical treatment of alcohol and drug dependence. Compatible with cognitive-behavioral and 12-step models, BRENDA is a collaborative, case-management approach to treatment that has been demonstrated effective in more than 80 percent of alcohol-dependent referrals.


Handbook of Alcoholism Treatment Approaches

Handbook of Alcoholism Treatment Approaches

Author: Reid K. Hester

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Longman

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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"The accomplished author team of Reid Hester and William Miller provides a comprehensive, results-based guide to alcohol treatment methods. Along with the contributions of notable practitioners if the field, this text serves as an aid to graduate students and professionals. The authors stress the necessity of choosing different treatment protocols based on scientific research and a client's needs. This text also offers an up-to-date review of the treatment outcome literature, which illustrates that there are a number of treatments that are consistently supported by research. The subsequent chapters provide mini-treatment manuals for approaches with the most scientific support, with sections on matching clients to particular treatment and descriptions on how to utilize each particular treatment plan. The authors have consolidated the information necessary to develop individualized, multidimensional treatment that can meet the needs of a diverse client population."--Back cover.