Main description:

This volume is the most comprehensive guide for counselors and front-line professionals who work with the chemically dependant in a variety of settings. It is a basic introduction that guides the counselor through treatment from A to Z. Chapters cover the gamut of treatment issues, including developing the therapeutic alliance, screening, detoxification, biopsychosocial assessment, dual-diagnosis, patient orientation, treatment planning, individual therapy, group therapy, case management, crisis intervention, referral, record keeping, discharge planning, and referral. Author Robert R. Perkinson provides case studies and step-by-step instructions with clear explanations and procedures that counselors need to use in all phases of patient care. One of the key features of this volume is the inclusion of over 50 appendices, which includes screening questionnaires, scales, history assessments, personal recovery plans, in-patient and out-patient schedules, and many, many more. The new edition includes more appendicies and updates of existing ones.
Inclusion of issues of diversity and working with diverse clients Discussion of new treatment for addiction with detailed plan New discussion of relapse triggers, including negative emotions, social pressure, interpersonal conflict and the recovery community. New discussion of co-occuring disorders

Contents:

Acknowledgements Preface 1. The First Contact 2. The Drugs 3. The First Hours of Treatment 4. The Biopsychosocial Interview 5. The Treatment Plan 6. Individual Treatment 7. Group Therapy 8. Recovery Skills 9. The Steps 10. The Lectures 11. Special Issues 12. Adolescent Treatment 13. The Family Program 14. The Clinical Staff 15. Discharge Summary and Continuing Care 16. The Good Counselor Appendix 1 - Cognitive Capacity Screening Examination Appendix 2 - Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test Appendix 3 - DSM-IV TR Psychoactive Substance Use Disorder Appendix 4 - Alcohol Withdrawal Scale Appendix 5 - Narcotic Withdrawal Scale Appendix 6 - Sample Biopsychosoical Appendix 7 - Chemical Use History Appendix 8 - Honesty Appendix 9 - Love, Trust, and Commitment Appendix 10 - Feelings Appendix 11 - Relationship Skills Appendix 12 - Addictive Relationships Appendix 13 - Communication Skills Appendix 14 - Self-Discipline Appendix 15 - Impulse Control Appendix 16 - Relapse Prevention Appendix 17 - Step One Appendix 18 - Step Two Appendix 19 - Step Three Appendix 20 - Step Four Appendix 21 - Step Five Appendix 22 - Adolescent Unit Level System Appendix 23 - Peer Pressure Appendix 24 - The Behavioral Contract Appendix 25 - Family Questionaire Appendix 26 - Codependency Appendix 27 - Personal Recovery Plan Appendix 28 - Sample Discharge Summary Appendix 29 - Stress Management Appendix 30 - Hamilton Depression Rating Appendix 31 - Biopsychosocial Assessment Appendix 32 - Anger Management Appendix 33 - Narcissism Appendix 34 - Honesty for Gamblers Appendix 35 - Step One for Gamblers Appendix 36 - Step Two for Gamblers Appendix 37 - Step Three for Gamblers Appendix 38 - Step Four for Gamblers Appendix 39 - Step Five for Gamblers Appendix 40 - Relapse Prevention Appendix 41 - Adolescent Unit Point System Appendix 42 - Results from the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Appendix 43 - Drug Categories for Substances of Abuse Appendix 44 - Adult Inpatient Program Schedule Appendix 45 - Adolescent Inpatient Program Schedule Appendix 46 - Adult Outpatient Program Schedule Appendix 47 - Adolescent Outpatient Program Schedule Appendix 48 - Gambling Inpatient Program Schedule Appendix 49 - Gambling Outpatient Program Schedule Appendix 50 - Day Treatment Program Schedule Appendix 51 - Pressure Relief Group Meeting and Budget Form Appendix 52 - Heroin Appendix 53 - South Oaks Gambling Screen Appendix 54 - Barriers in Thinking Appendix 55 - Psychiatric Medications Appendix 56 - Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) Appendix 57 - Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) Appendix 58 - Adult Nurses Intake Appendix 59 - Adolescent Nurses Intake Appendix 60 - American Cancer Society Guide to Quitting Smoking Appendix 61 - PTSD Checklist Civilian Version (PCL) Appendix 62 - PTSD Checklist Military Version (PCL) Appendix 63 - Alcohol Abstinenece Self-Efficacy Scale Appendix 64 - Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) Appendix 65 - Strengths, Needs, Abilities & Preferences Appendix 66 - Daily Craving Record Appendix 67 - NAADAC Code of Ethics Appendix 68 - Gambling History References