Therapist's Guide to Substance Abuse Intervention [Paperback]

Author of AP's bestselling Therapist's Guide to Clinical Intervention now turns her attention to substance abuse intervention. The book will follow a similar format to her previous book, presenting information in easy to read outline form, with relevant forms, patient questionnaires, checklists, business documents, etc.

Part I discusses the social impact of substance abuse and provides a general overview of the physiological and psychological characteristics of abuse, DSM IV definition of abuse, and classifications of the varying types of drugs. Part II is the main section of the book and covers assessment, different stages of abuse/recovery, and treatment choices. Coverage includes the discussion of myriad self help choices (e.g. AA), group therapy, brief therapy, and more. Discussion will also include making a determination of treatment as inpatient or outpatient, and issues relevant to special populations (teenagers, geriatrics, comorbidity patients, etc.). Part III presents skill building resources. Part IV covers prevention, quality assurance, and also includes a glossary.

* Outlines treatment goals and objectives
* Outlines for assessing special circumstances
* Offers skill building resources to supplement treatmentIntroduction.
Defining Substance Abuse and Dependence.
Characteristics and Classification of Substances.
Development of Substance Abuse and Dependence.
Stages of Substance Dependency and Recovery.
Assessment.
Treatment Guidelines.
Continuum of Care.
Solution-Focused Therapy.
Special Populations and Dual Diagnosis.
Skill Building Resources.Providing clinician's a one-stop shop for substance abuse intervention!Therapist's Guide to Substance Abuse Intervention is a must have reference for clinicians specializing in substance abuse as well as therapists with a more general practice. Prl3)