Treating alcohol and drug problems in psychotherapy practice
Subtitle: doing what works
By: Arnold M. Washton and Joan E. Zweben
Contributors: Zweben, Joan E.
Publisher: Guilford
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9781593859800
Subjects: Therapy; Methods; Substance-Related Disorders; Psychotherapy; Treatment; Alcoholism; Substance abuse
Description: This guide to treating substance use disorders in everyday practice is designed specifically for psychotherapists who are not addictions specialists. It demonstrates assessment and treatment techniques and includes appendices with resources included. Numerous case vignettes are used to illustrate the different approaches.
Notes: Originally published: 2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Nature, course, and diagnosis of substance use disorders; title: Pharmacology and overview of psychoactive substances; title: Ingredients of the integrated approach: doing what works; title: Considerations in addressing concurrent psychiatric and substance use disorders; title: The role of medications; title: Assessment; title: Individualized goal setting and treatment planning: meeting patients "where they are"; title: Taking action; title: Preventing relapse; title: Psychotherapy in ongoing and later-stage recovery; title: Group therapy; title: Facilitating participation in self-help programs.