Dual Diagnosis: Counseling the Mentally Ill Substance Abuser [Paperback]

Evans/Sullivan. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 4, 1990 | ISBN-10: 0898624509 | ISBN-13: 978-0898624502

Mental health professionals and case managers working with dually diagnosed clients; students in psychology, psychiatry, social work, addictions counseling, and related fields.

Updated for today's health care climate, the revised and expanded second edition of this popular volume offers a thorough introduction to clinical work with this difficult-to-treat population. Updated to DSM-IV, the second edition includes discussions of the latest developments in treatment, sample treatment plans, increased coverage of ways to incorporate 12-step concepts into mental health interventions, and a new section on trauma-based disorders in addicted female adolescents.

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A wealth of practical information for all professionals in the field -- Stanton E. Samenow, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Consultant in the field of Criminal Behavior

In an eminently readable format, the authors describe a coherent, conceptually integrated model of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of dual diagnosis patients....Each chapter is replete with pragmatic clinical techniques that can be readily applied by clinicians of various backgrounds and levels of training....recommended reading -- Journal of Studies on Alcohol

Now a comprehensive guidebook is available for front-line service providers who need practical information....[it] is a welcome addition to the literature and provides a readable, accessible, and practical introduction to providing services for people with co-existing mental illness and substance abuse disorders....should be very effective as a tool for cross-training mental health and substance abuse staff members or as a textbook in pre-professional training. It is an excellent general introduction for practitioners -- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Journal

About the Author

Katie Evans, PhD, NCACII, and J. Michael Sullivan, PhD, are cofounders of the Evans and Sullivan Clinic in Beaverton, Oregon, specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents with dual disorders. Dr. Evans serves as CEO and Treatment Coordinator and Dr. Sullivan is Clinical Director. Internationally known for their expertise on dual diagnosis issues, they have coauthored numerous articles, client materials, and books, including Treating Addicted Survivors of Trauma.


Katie Evans, PhD, NCACII, has a PhD in clinical psychology and is an Oregon Board Certified alcohol and drug counselor and a nationally credited alcohol and drug counselor. Dr. Evans specializes in counseling survivors of abuse who are chemically dependent. She is currently CEO and Treatment Coordinator at the Evans and Sullivan Clinic, cofounded with J. Michael Sullivan, where she works with adults and adolescents who have coexisting substance abuse and psychological problems. Widely published, Dr. Evans has coauthored several books with J. Michael Sullivan, including Treating Addicted Survivors of Trauma. She also serves on the faculty of Portland State University; conducts workshops and seminars on a variety of mental health and recovery-related topics; and consults to numerous agencies and treatment centers in the United States and Europe.

J. Michael Sullivan, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of persons with dual disorders. He is currently Clinical Director at the Evans and Sullivan Clinic. With Katie Evans, he has coauthored dealing with the assessment and treatment of dual disorders. Dr. Sullivan has also given workshops on dual diagnosis in the United States and abroad, and has served as a consultant to various dual diagnosis programs and task forces.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Guilford Press (May 4, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898624509
• ISBN-13: 978-0898624502
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,712,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, August 31, 2006

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Ainne "Ainne_raylene" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dual Diagnosis, Second Edition: Counseling the Mentally Ill Substance Abuser (Paperback)

This is written by and for clinicians. There is enough general information for the trainee and practical tools for the more seasoned therapist. I find it hard to find comprehensive works on dual diagnosis and addiction. I highly highly recommend this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dual Diagnosis, January 11, 2007

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This review is from: Dual Diagnosis, Second Edition: Counseling the Mentally Ill Substance Abuser (Paperback)

As someone who has been a treatment provider for people with addictive disease and co-occurring disorders for over 20 years, I am very grateful to have such a fine, practical resource for becoming a better provider. Dual Diagnosis, Counseling the Mentally Ill Substance Abuser, Second Edition, by Katie Evans and Dr. J. Michael Sullivan, is, in my opinion the best book out today that addresses the treatment challenge of providing care for this group of individuals. They preserve the integrity of the tried and true, abstinence-based, 12 Step program apporach to treating addiction, while also offering professionals a comprehensive approach to incorporating psychiatric services for other disorders that are present with the addicted person. I thank them for this excellent book. Chip Abernathy, LPC, CAC. Smyrna, GA

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Textbook for Dual Diagnosis, October 6, 2011

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This review is from: Dual Diagnosis, Second Edition: Counseling the Mentally Ill Substance Abuser (Paperback)

This book provides a very good, comprehensive overview of dual diagnosis. The balance of research-based information with practical application has been very useful in learning the difference between why a dual condition exists and how to approach a very complex population.