This expanded edition of this successful Therapist Guide provides an evidence-based treatment protocol for all types of substance use disorders. Designed to be used with the accompanying Workbook, this guide provides clinicians with valuable strategies for working with clients with substance use disorders. The treatment outlined focuses on specific issues involved in both stopping substance abuse and changing behaviours or lifestyle aspects that contribute tocontinued substance abuse. In addition to addressing professional approaches/attitudes toward the substance abusing client, assessment, psychosocial and pharmacotherapeutic treatment, and self-help programs, this expanded edition also includes a new chapter on the management of a co-occurring psychiatricdisorder.
Overview of Substance Use Problems and Assessment; Introductory Information for Therapists; Understanding Substance Use Problems; Assessment of Substance Use Problems; Treatment Settings and Approaches; Treatment Settings for Substance Use Problems; Psychosocial Therapies for Substance Use Disorders; Medications for Substance Use Problems; Change Issues and Strategies; Stages of Change and Using Therapy or Counseling; Goal Planning in Recovery; Managing Cravings and Urges to Use Substances; Managing Thoughts of Using Substances; Managing Emotions; Refusing Offers to Use Substances; Dealing with Family and Interpersonal Problems; Building a Recovery Support System; Self-Help Programs and Recovery Clubs; Assessing and Treating Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders; Assessment of Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders; Treatment of Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders; Relapse Prevention and Progress Measurement; Reducing the Risk of Relapse; Relapse Management; Strategies for Balanced Living; Measuring Progress; Appendix: Helpful Resources; References and Suggested Readings;
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