At any given time there are 18 million adult alcoholics and drug addicts in America. Of the 17 percent who quit each year, most do so on there own, Now, this life-changing handbook helps addicts understand their addiction and the negative effect it has on their lives. Using questionnaires and other tools to guide readers toward self-discovery, it p... [Read More]
The first edition of this book was based upon the recommendations of the Quality Assurance in the Treatment of Drug Dependence Project, and provided a step-by-step-guide for therapists working with clients with alcohol or other drug dependency or misuse. Since publication in 1995 it has become well known for its easy-to-read style and wealth of pra... [Read More]
David W. Springer & Allen Rubin, Editors Substance Abuse Treatment for Youth and Adults Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice Praise for Substance Abuse Treatment for Youth and Adults "David Springer and Allen Rubin have compiled a valuable practice guide for any professional who works with substance-abusing youth or ... [Read More]
The survival and recovery guide for parents picks up where "Tough Love" leaves off. This compassionate self-help recovery guide dares to suggest that parents have a right to a fulfilling life, even when their kids are ruining their own through alcohol or drugs. By helping yourself, the author claims, you help your kids.
Study Guide to Substance Abuse Treatment is a question-and-answer companion that allows you to evaluate your mastery of the subject matter as you progress through The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment, Fourth Edition. The Study Guide is made up of 292 questions divided into 49 individual quizzes of 4-9 questions ... [Read More]
Univ. of Texas, Austin. Text offers a comprehensive analysis of successful interventions in treating substance-abusing criminal offenders. Provides both traditional and new strategies in treating offenders, including women, juveniles, and those with the dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental disorders. For psychologists.
Free Yourself from AddictionQuitting drugs may be the best thing you can do for yourself and your loved ones. But it can also be the toughest challenge of your life. This book can help. Jerry Dorsman, author of the acclaimed How to Quit Drinking Without AA and a respected therapist who specializes in addiction recovery, has helped thousands of peop... [Read More]
'Polished, well-edited, and tendered on pages laid out in an attractive, uncrowded format....There are tables and figures, adequately and thoughtfully placed throughout the book, which enhance learning and understanding of the textual material. ...The physical characteristics of the book...are well above average for the genre and reflect the p... [Read More]
The truth is that drug use and abuse has been recently increasing as teenagers are getting more and more liberal. The reasoning behind this is going to be further explained in this book. If you have had any of the next couple of questions, then perhaps this book is the best read for you. This book consists of the best answers for any drug related q... [Read More]
Adolescents are a particularly vulnerable patient population in the justice system. Mental health providers can get specific tools for improving evaluation and treatment of at-risk youth with this comprehensive and developmentally appropriate treatment program. Using an adolescent-focused format, this protocol identifies psychological, biological a... [Read More]
Even though many criminal offenders have a history of substance abuse, the link between criminology and substance abuse has, until now, not really been explored in treatment. The Provider's Guide and The Participant's Workbook redress that problem and tackle both of these interrelated issues at once. The books draw on two years of research and m... [Read More]
There is an urgent demand for treatment protocols designed specifically for women who abuse drugs, commit crimes, and receive treatment in correctional settings. Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Treatment for Women in Correctional Settings answers the clamor by targeting the biological, psychological, and social roots of female substance abuse ... [Read More]
The Essential Desk Reference for Every Addiction Professional From noted Counselor contributor William L. White, M.A., comes the most comprehensive reference available today for the addiction professional. A consolidated resource directory for anyone working in the addiction treatment and recovery fields, this desk reference includes listings fo... [Read More]
Inpatient Obstetric Nurse Exam Secrets helps you ace the Inpatient Obstetric Nurse Exam without weeks and months of endless studying. Our comprehensive Inpatient Obstetric Nurse Exam Secrets study guide is written by our exam experts, who painstakingly researched every topic and concept that you need to know to ace your test. Our original research ... [Read More]
The authors of the best-selling Taste Berries for Teens series guide teens through life's toughest challenges. Dedicated to the fresh, new perspectives of today's teenagers (from twelve through twenty), this new volume shares advice, commentary and stories on dealing with one of the most prevalent challenges of adolescence: drugs and alcohol. Bu... [Read More]