Treating Addictive Behaviors (Applied Clinical Psychology) [Hardcover]

William R. Miller (Editor), Nick Heather (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0306458527 | ISBN-13: 978-0306458521 | Edition: 2nd

Organized around the stages of change described in the transtheoretical model by Prochaska and DiClemente, the new edition of this superb text features over 90% new material and covers practical, up-to-date strategies for the treatment of addictions and compulsive behaviors.
New material includes:
-advantages and disadvantages of the transtheoretical model for how people change
-five contemporary conceptual/theoretical perspectives on why people change
-where to start with polyproblem clients
-predictors of long-term success
-strategies for continuing care, and more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An excellent place to start for those interested in contemporary thinking in this area."
(Journal of Studies on Alcohol (on the First Edition)

"Refreshingly optimistic...an important reference book."
(British Psychological Society)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 357 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (September 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0306458527
• ISBN-13: 978-0306458521
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,443,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dr. William R. Miller is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. Fundamentally interested in the psychology of change, he has focused in particular on the development, testing, and dissemination of behavioral treatments for addictions. He maintains an active interest in pastoral counseling and the integration of spirituality and psychology. The Institute for Scientific Information lists him as one of the world's most cited scientists.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, February 1, 2007

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This review is from: Treating Addictive Behaviors (Applied Clinical Psychology) (Hardcover)

this is a wonderful compilation of writings on addictive behaviors by experts in the field. It is readable and useful. Great buy!