Brief Interventions and Brief Therapies for Substance Abuse
Brief Interventions and Brief Therapies for Substance Abuse

Author: Kristen Lawton Barry

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13:

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This TIP presents the historical background, outcomes research, rationale for use, and state-of-the-art practical methods and case scenarios for implementation of brief interventions and therapies for a range of problems related to substance abuse. This TIP is based on the body of research conducted on brief interventions and brief therapies for substance abuse as well as on the broad clinical expertise of the Consensus Panel. Because many therapists and other practitioners are eclectically trained, elements from each of the chapters may be of use to a range of professionals.

Substance Abuse Among Older Adults
Substance Abuse Among Older Adults

Author: Frederic C. Blow

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1999-08

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 0788180711

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Researchers are only beginning to realize the pervasiveness of substance abuse, such as alcohol and prescription drug misuse, among older people, thousands of whom need treatment but do not receive it. This Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) recommends best practices for identifying, screening, assessing, and treating alcohol and prescription drug abuse among people age 60 and older. Sections: alcohol; use and abuse of psychoactive prescription drugs and OTC medications; identification, screening, and assessment; referral and treatment approaches; outcomes and cost issues; legal and ethical issues; tools. Bibliography. 19 charts and tables.