Treatment Approaches for Alcohol and Drug Dependence: An Introductory Guide - Softcover

A step-by-step guide to using specific techniques found to be effective in the treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse. Conceptual guidelines on each approach help readers structure and plan a treatment program according to the client's needs. Contains practical examples and a discussion of common problems which may be encountered. Details resource material that can be used as well as self-help information to share with clients.

With a Foreword by Nick Heather Northern Regional Drug and Alcohol Service, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK A step-by-step guide to applying skills-based therapies to clients with alcohol or other drug dependence/misuse. The authors give case studies to demonstrate how the various techniques can be combined and tailored to individual needs. They have also included lists of resources and self-help material which counsellors may share with their clients. Written in an easy-to-read style, this manual is accessible, well-structured and highly informative and provides an invaluable tool for practitioners and those in training. People working in this field who are looking for proven, effective techniques in the treatment of drug problems will find it essential reading.