Substance Abuse

For courses in Substance Abuse Counseling. Comprehensive, accessible information on substance abuse with a focus on the populations affected-the ideal text for future professionals in mental health and allied fields.
This text provides comprehensive and accessible coverage of alcohol and other drug prevention, treatment, and recovery for generalist students, prospective mental health professionals, and allied professionals. In addition to basic information on substances of abuse and addiction, the text focuses on clinically relevant knowledge for helping professionals on topics such as cultural competence, co-occurring disorders, other behavioral addictions, children and families, and ethics and confidentiality. Each chapter includes clinical application cases and questions for further discussion. The new edition inclues a new chapter on Co-Occurring Disorders and Other Special Populations, new information on cultural competencies and intervening with special populations such as the elderly and LGBTQQI, and new information on risk factors for alcohol and other drugs for culturally and ethnically diverse populations. Also available with MyLab Counseling
This title is also available with MyLab™ Counseling—an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with the text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students see key concepts demonstrated through video clips, practice what they learn, test their understanding, and receive feedback to guide their learning and ensure they master key learning outcomes. From reviews of the text: "I love this book and have used the previous editions. It is one of the best books out there for students wanting to go into the field of working with substance abusers and/or family members. . . . I have looked at many different books for my class and this book continues to be above the rest in terms of readability . . . [and it's] beneficial to those looking towards certification.” -Valerie Gebhardt, University of Illinois Springfield "This book has everything that you could want and more. The writing is straightforward . . . . [and the] experience of the authors in the field of addiction is apparent. . . . I will keep using this book because it clearly meets my classroom needs, is eminently readable, and has the correct knowledge for those who will encounter[-]in their professional lives[-]people who use and misuse substances. -Nancy K. Brown, University of South Carolina