Therapist's Guide to Substance Abuse Intervention / Edition 1

by Sharon L. Johnson

Overview

Author of AP's bestselling "Therapist's Guide to Clinical Intervention" now turns her attention to substance abuse intervention. The book will follow a similar format to her previous book, presenting information in easy to read outline form, with relevant forms, patient questionnaires, checklists, business documents, etc. Part I discusses the social impact of substance abuse and provides a general overview of the physiological and psychological characteristics of abuse, DSM IV definition of abuse, and classifications of the varying types of drugs. Part II is the main section of the book and covers assessment, different stages of abuse/recovery, and treatment choices. Coverage includes the discussion of myriad self help choices (e.g. AA), group therapy, brief therapy, and more. Discussion will also include making a determination of treatment as inpatient or outpatient, and issues relevant to special populations (teenagers, geriatrics, comorbidity patients, etc.). Part III presents skill building resources. Part IV covers prevention, quality assurance, and also includes a glossary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780123875815
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	04/28/2003
Series:	Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	669
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sharon Johnson is a psychologist in private practice. She has participated as a committee member and chair of a Utilization Management Committee for a managed care company.

Table of Contents

Introduction.Defining Substance Abuse and Dependence.Characteristics and Classification of Substances.Development of Substance Abuse and Dependence.Stages of Substance Dependency and Recovery.Assessment.Treatment Guidelines.Continuum of Care.Solution-Focused Therapy.Special Populations and Dual Diagnosis.Skill Building Resources.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

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Editorial Reviews

"This comprehensive guide to substance abuse treatment can be used as a reference because it covers so many areas, like an A-Z guide... This is a comprehensive guide to theory and intervention. It is a practical, step-by-step guide to helping clients suffering from substance abuse and dependence. The author provides forms you can use, which can be helpful to both the novice and seasoned therapist. This book is great because it covers all the pertinent areas in this field. If I could afford only one book in the substance abuse area, this is the one I would buy because it is comprehensive, easy to read, and gives specific treatment recommnedations. It is an invaluable resource." —DOODY PUBLICATIONS

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Gary B Kaniuk, PsyD (Cermak Health Services)
Description: This comprehensive guide to substance abuse treatment can be used as a reference because it covers so many areas, like an A-Z guide.
Purpose: According to the author, the book "strives to convey the immense complexity of substance abuse and substance dependence disorders woven through biological, psychological, and social environmental roots." The book meets the author's objectives.
Audience: According to the author, "this book will serve as a useful resource manual for all therapists." In my judgment, students could also be added to the target audience. The author is a credible authority.
Features: The book covers definitions, characteristics, and classifications of substances, stages of dependence and recovery, assessment, and treatment guidelines. This is a comprehensive guide to theory and intervention. It is a practical, step-by-step guide to helping clients suffering from substance abuse and dependence. The author provides forms you can use, which can be helpful to both the novice and seasoned therapist. This book is great because it covers all the pertinent areas in this field.
Assessment: I enjoyed this book because it has a great amount of information. If I could only afford one book in the substance abuse area, this is the one I would buy because it is comprehensive, easy to read, and gives specific treatment recommendations. It is an invaluable resource.

Doody's Review Service

Reviewer: Gary B Kaniuk, Psy.D.(Cermak Health Services)
Description: This comprehensive guide to substance abuse treatment can be used as a reference because it covers so many areas, like an A-Z guide.
Purpose: According to the author, the book "strives to convey the immense complexity of substance abuse and substance dependence disorders woven through biological, psychological, and social environmental roots." The book meets the author's objectives.
Audience: "According to the author, "this book will serve as a useful resource manual for all therapists." In my judgment, students could also be added to the target audience. The author is a credible authority.
Features: The book covers definitions, characteristics, and classifications of substances, stages of dependence and recovery, assessment, and treatment guidelines. This is a comprehensive guide to theory and intervention. It is a practical, step-by-step guide to helping clients suffering from substance abuse and dependence. The author provides forms you can use, which can be helpful to both the novice and seasoned therapist. This book is great because it covers all the pertinent areas in this field.
Assessment: I enjoyed this book because it has a great amount of information. If I could only afford one book in the substance abuse area, this is the one I would buy because it is comprehensive, easy to read, and gives specific treatment recommendations. It is an invaluable resource.