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Substance Abuse : Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors by Thomas C. Harrison and Gary L. Fisher (2004, Perfect)

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PublisherAllyn & Bacon, Incorporated

ISBN-100205403360

ISBN-139780205403363

eBay Product ID (ePID)30237973

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSubstance Abuse : Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors

SubjectSocial Work, Counseling / Crisis Management, Substance Abuse & Addictions / Alcohol, Psychopathology / Addiction, Psychotherapy / Counseling

Publication Year2004

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaSocial Science, Self-Help, Education, Psychology

AuthorThomas C. Harrison, Gary L. Fisher

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight21.9 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2004-044428

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal362.29

Table Of ContentPreface. 1. The Role of the Mental Health Professional in Prevention and Treatment. The Need for Generalist Training. Philosophical Orientation. Attitudes and Beliefs. Denial, Minimization, Projection, and Rationalization. Helping Attitudes and Behaviors. Overview of the Book. 2. Classification of Drugs. Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act. The Concept of Dangerousness. Definitions. Central Nervous System Depressants. Central Nervous System Stimulants. Opioids. Hallucinogens. Cannabinols. Inhalants and Volatile Hydrocarbons. Anabolic Steroids. Club Drugs. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Mental Disorders. Additional Reading. 3. Models of Addiction. The Moral Model. Sociocultural and Psychological Models of Addiction. Disease Concept of Addiction. Biopsychosocial Model of Addiction. 4. Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Groups. Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Asian Americans. African Americans. Latino and Hispanic Populations. Helping Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Populations. 5. Assessment and Diagnosis. Definitions of Use, Misuse, Abuse, and Dependence or Addiction. Psychosocial History. Signs of Adolescent Substance Abuse. Self-Report Inventories. Referral. Diagnosis. 6. Client Engagement and Brief Interventions. Client Engagement. Motivational Interviewing. Brief Interventions. 7. Treatment of AOD Problems. How Many Are in Treatment? How Many Need Treatment. What Happens in Treatment? Treatment Strategies and Techniques. Treatment Settings. Principles of Effective Treatment. Treatment and Special Populations. Treatment Effectiveness. Client-Treatment Matching. Special Problems in Treatment. 8. Relapse Prevention and Recovery. Need for Generalist Training in Relapse Prevention.</

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Synopsis";What EVERY human service professional should know about the issues around substance use and abuse in our society."; Peggy D. Campbell-Florence Darlington Technical College Weaving actual clinical examples with solid research, Substance Abuse continues to provide counseling, psychology, social work, and other students in the helping professions with a detailed overview of the alcohol and other drug (AOD) field. Now in its Third Edition, this text provides updated coverage and practical clinical examples to reflect the rapid changes in the field of addiction. In a reader-friendly style, the authors present balanced coverage of various treatment models as well as objective discussions dealing with the controversies in this field. The text covers topics spanning the entire field-pharmacology, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, recovery, prevention, children, families, and other addictions-providing students with a broad view of the AOD field as well as the pervasiveness of the problem in all areas of behavioral health and general fields. Students, study smarter-not harder-with this grade-boosting supplement from Allyn & Bacon! The Career Center Do you need help transitioning from being a student to becoming a professional? With The Career Center, you can register to receive eight 30-minute career counseling sessions-a total of four hours of career consultant time! Qualified career specialists will help you establish, or reestablish, yourself in today's competitive global economy. Access to The Career Center-a $25 value-is FREE when packaged with a new text. You can also purchase access by calling 1-800-435-4164, Sunday through Thursday, 5 pm to 12 am. Visit www.ablongman.com/careercenter/ for more information., Writing specifically for students who intend to practice in generalist settings, Fisher and Harrison, both affiliated with the University of Nebraska, combine clinical examples with research to provide students in counseling, psychology, and social work with a detailed overview of the alcohol and drug field. They examine various treatment models an, Weaving actual clinical examples with solid research, Substance Abuse continues to provide counseling, social work, and other students with a detailed overview of the alcohol and other drug (AOD) field. Now in its Third Edition, this text provides updated coverage and practical clinical examples to reflect the rapid changes in the field of addiction. In a reader-friendly style, the authors present balanced coverage of various treatment models as well as objective discussions of the controversies in the field. The text covers topics spanning the entire field pharmacology, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, recovery, prevention, children, families, and other addictions providing students with a broad view of the AOD field as well as the pervasiveness of the problem in all areas of behavioral health and general fields., Weaving actual clinical examples with solid research, Substance Abuse continues to provide helping professionals with a detailed overview of the alcohol and other drug (AOD) field. Now in its Third Edition, this text provides updated coverage and practical clinical examples to reflect the rapid changes in the field of addiction. In a reader-friendly style, the authors present balanced coverage of various treatment models as well as objective discussions of the controversies in the field. Provides readers with a broad view of the AOD field as well as the pervasiveness of the problem in all areas of behavioral health and general fields. The text covers topics spanning the entire field--pharmacology, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, recovery, prevention, children, families, and other addictions. Pre-service and in-service counselors, social workers and other helping professionals.

LC Classification NumberHV5825.F566 2005