Psychology of Alcohol and Other Drugs encourages the reader to become a critical consumer rather than a docile recipient of research information in this field, much of it interpreted in a highly dubious, and frequently political manner. The author offers a psychological perspective in his coverage of alcohol and drug-related issues, focusing in... [Read More]
Although designed for counsellors of heroin and other drug users, this title should prove accessible to doctors, nurses, social workers and clinical psychologists as well. It assesses and informs some of the challenges common to establishing and running any support group.
Active Parenting of Teens offers parents of teens and pre-teens sound, practical communication skills and techniques that will help them through the most demanding and challenging years of parenting. The program offers teen-specific video vignettes that will hit close to home with wit and sensitivity, as well as with encouragement and realistic app... [Read More]
The British system of dealing with drug addiction is notable for its flexibility and its capacity to adapt to changing circumstances. Because of this it has attracted considerable international interest, although it is rarely fully understood or accurately represented.Presenting a comprehensive account of the development of policies and treatments,... [Read More]
Every day, huge numbers of people use drugs or alcohol for recreation, medication, celebration, stress management, social lubrication, or escape. The abuse of psychoactive chemicals touches individual lives in countless ways, and clients frequently hint in therapy sessions at problems related to substance misuse. But historically, substance abuse t... [Read More]
Straight Talk features frank testimonials of 19 teens with significant chemical dependency issues ranging in age from 13 to 22. This is the straight story from young people who've been there. In the starkest terms they discuss their most personal issues: Parental drug and alcohol use, physical abuse, sexual acting out, chronic low self-esteem, lone... [Read More]
Every day, huge numbers of people use drugs or alcohol for recreation, medication, celebration, stress management, social lubrication, or escape. The abuse of psychoactive chemicals touches individual lives in countless ways, and clients frequently hint in therapy sessions at problems related to substance misuse. But historically, substance abuse t... [Read More]
The British system of dealing with drug addiction is notable for its flexibility and its capacity to adapt to changing circumstances. Because of this it has attracted considerable international interest, although it is rarely fully understood or accurately represented.Presenting a comprehensive account of the development of policies and treatments,... [Read More]
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Oct 11 2009
