Main description:

This book provides a practical and comprehensive overview of substance abuse counseling--great to keep as a reference after you complete your course. SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, 6th Edition, focuses on empirical studies and the importance of treating clients with a collaborative and respectful approach. These values lay the foundation for individualized treatment planning, attention to the client's social environment, a multicultural perspective and client advocacy. Personalized assessment, treatment planning and behavior change strategies show you how to meet your clients' needs and select the most effective treatment modalities for each individual. And in the MindTap digital learning solution, you can read an ebook version of the text and download useful forms and questionnaires.

Contents:

Part I: INTRODUCTION.
1. Substance Abuse Counseling for Today.
2. Drugs and Their Effects.
3. Motivational Interviewing.
Part II: THE PROCESS OF BEHAVIOR CHANGE.
4. Assessment and Treatment Planning.
5. Helping Clients Change.
6. Empowering Clients Through Group Work.
7. Maintaining Change in Substance Use Behaviors.
Part III: THE CONTEXT OF CHANGE.
8. Working with Families.
9. Successful Service Programs.
10. Preventing Substance Abuse.
APPENDICES.
A. Psychosocial and Substance Use History.
B. Initial Behavioral Assessment and Functional Analysis.
C. Comprehensive Drinker Profile.
D. Family Drinking Survey.
E. Useful Websites.
F. Valuable Treatment Manuals.