By
Sharon Johnson, Fresno, CA, USA
Description
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.
Included in series
Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional
Audience:
Practicing clinicians/therapists in independent and group practice or in hospital settings.
