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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 behavioural 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.Product Identifiers
PublisherPearson Education (Us)
ISBN-139780134387642
eBay Product ID (ePID)229715588
Product Key Features
Number of Pages368 Pages
Publication NameSubstance Abuse: Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors
LanguageEnglish
SubjectConsultation
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
AuthorGary Fisher, Thomas Harrison
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height235 mm
Item Weight496 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorGary Fisher, Thomas Harrison