Overcoming Problematic Alcohol and Drug Use: A Guide for Beginning the Change Process

by Linton; Jeremy M.

• ISBN13: 9780415960724
• ISBN10: 041596072X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781135901752
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2007-09-17
• Publisher: Routledge
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Summary

Overcoming Problematic Alcohol and Drug Use is a workbook for use with clients in treatment, informed by the most current research and literature in the substance abuse field. The book introduces a six-session curriculum for treating persons with substance abuse issues and can be used as a self-help resource for persons with substance abuse issues, or as a practice guide for human service professionals. The book provides up-to-date information and interventions for treatment, as well as questions for thought, examples, and session assignments. Readers are encouraged to put the information they learn into active practice. The combination of research-based approaches makes this workbook unique and easily adaptable for individual use or as a curriculum for treatment.

Table of Contents

Preface

List of Documents Available in the Public Domain

Determining Your Goals and Getting Started

The Change Process

Cognitive Model of Addiction

Errors in Thinking

Recovery

Relapse

Managing Emotions

Living with Integrity in Recovery

Where to Go Next Summary of Treatment Options

References

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