Title: Treating addiction as a human process
First published: 1999
Description: "From his initial contribution of identifying the self-medicating function of abused substances, to the continued elaboration and refinement of his work focusing on the addict's ego deficits of self-regulation and self-care, Edward Khantzian's ideas have become the standard in the field of addictions treatment. Shifting the focus from a pleasure-seeking to a pain-relieving approach to their patients' substance use enables clinicians to engage in a more positive, compassionate psychotherapeutic relationship, unhampered by countertransference feelings of contempt and condemnation." "Dr. Khantzian examines his patients' internal worlds, revealing vulnerabilities while uncovering resiliency and strength. This book, provides a depth of understanding of substance use disorders and an increased hope for recovery."--Jacket.
Subjects: Drug addicts, Mental health, Psychology, Substance-Related Disorders, Substance abuse, Etiology, Alcoholics, Therapy, Psychological aspects of Substance abuse, Psychological aspects, Treatment, Substance abuse, treatment, Alcohol-Related Disorders
LC classification: RC564 .K535 1999