Substance abuse : information for school counselors, social workers, therapists, and counselors

Fisher, Gary L. (Author). Harrison, Thomas C., 1948- (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780132613248 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0132613247 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xix, 379 p. ; 23 cm.
Edition: 5th ed. /
Publisher: Boston : Pearson, c2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The role of the mental health professional in prevention and treatment -- Classification of drugs -- Models of addiction -- Culturally and ethnically diverse groups -- Confidentiality and ethical issues -- Screening, assessment, and diagnosis -- Motivational interviewing and brief interventions -- Treatment of AOD problems -- Relapse prevention and recovery -- Twelve-step and other types of support groups -- Children and families -- Adult children and codependency -- HIV/AIDS -- Gambling and other addictions -- Prevention.