Substance Abuse: Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Gary L. Fisher (Author), Thomas C. Harrison (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205306225 | ISBN-13: 978-0205306220 | Publication Date: September 2, 1999 | Edition: 2

Substance Abuse, Second Edition continues to provide counselors, social workers, and students with a detailed overview of the alcohol-and-other-drug field. The new edition provides updated coverage and clinical examples to reflect the rapid changes in this area. New information includes the discussions of the latest edition of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory, co-occurring disorders, and a section on the effect of managed care on professional ethics. The authors present balanced coverage of different treatment models as well as objective discussions of the controversies in the field. For substance-abuse counselors and social workers.

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“What EVERY human service professional should know about the issues around substance use and abuse in our society.”
Peggy D. Campbell—Florence Darlington Technical College

Weaving actual clinical examples with solid research, Substance Abuse continues to provide counseling, psychology, social work, and other students in the helping professions with a detailed overview of the alcohol and other drug (AOD) field. Now in its Third Edition, this text provides updated coverage and practical clinical examples to reflect the rapid changes in the field of addiction. In a reader-friendly style, the authors present balanced coverage of various treatment models as well as objective discussions dealing with the controversies in this field. The text covers topics spanning the entire field—pharmacology, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, recovery, prevention, children, families, and other addictions—providing students with a broad view of the AOD field as well as the pervasiveness of the problem in all areas of behavioral health and general fields.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 374 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 2 edition (September 2, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205306225
• ISBN-13: 978-0205306220
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,254,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Substance Abuse; Info for School Counselors - Review, January 18, 2007

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This review is from: Substance Abuse: Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

This book clearly explains the relationship an addict has with their drug of choice, so that someone who may never have used/abused can understand the seemingly irrational behavior of the addict. But, the author does not stop there. Harrison goes on to explain various reasons why the addict's family may knowingly or unknowingly support the addict's habit, thus keeping the addict from recovery.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars easy read and very informative., August 17, 2011

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This review is from: Substance Abuse: Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors (4th Edition) (Paperback)

This textbook was easy to read and informative. It is just a generalist book for those who will come accross substance abuse so it also has recommendations for further reading and links for sites to gather specific information per chapter.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Substance Abuse: Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors (4th Edition), June 13, 2011

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This review is from: Substance Abuse: Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors (4th Edition) (Paperback)

The book that I received arrived much quicker that what I expected. The shipper did a fantastic job!! It was in wonderful shape. Thank you so much!!

The information presented in the book was good. I thought the book would have contained a great deal of jargon, but I was glad to see that it did not. Great book for social workers!