Fundamentals of Substance Abuse Practice
This approachable, interdisciplinary book reflects the author's twenty-plus years of experience in the substance abuse field. Comprehensive and broad in its scope, the book parallels the practice process with substance abuse clients, offering a four-stage organization (an overview that includes theoretical foundations, pharmacology, and models; client engagement; screening and assessment; and treatment) that walks students through this process. The book's highly applied nature ensures that readers will find an abundance of specific information they can put to use in daily practice.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:053462667X
ISBN13:9780534626679
Release Date:March 2003
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Length:396 Pages
Weight:1.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 7.1" x 9.4"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Note from the Author
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I wrote this book with practitioners in mind. After many unsuccessful years of looking for a text that covered the substance abuse field in a way that reflected real-world practice, I came up with this text. I provide a mix of theory and practice skills, giving readers someting to sink their teeth into, regardless of level or experience. I focused mostly on four important issues: successful client engagement based in the strengths perspective, understanding client culture, multisystemic assessment and treatment planning, and co-occurring disorders. I provide a critique of the disease model and other theories/moedls while encouraging practitioners to match treatment model/theory to the needs and experiences of clients.
Great Book...Best I've seen
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This is the best, most comprehensive substance abuse text Ive seen in 10 years in the field...covers the gamut from assessment through treatment and aftercare. Also has great info on diversity and filled with exciting new material to help everyone learn to engage clients more effective. Best of all...its reall easy to read and, unlike other texts, contains specific practice skills. A must-have for all human srvice students and professionasl in the field
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