Handbook of Alcoholism Treatment Approaches: Effective Alternatives (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

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This is an absolutely indispensable resource for anyone working in the area of alcoholism treatment and research. Its focus is to match the client with the treatment program most suited to that specific client. Eleven of the most widely studied treatment approaches are covered in separate chapters, each written by an expert author or team in the modality. This is the most comprehensive review of alcohol treatment outcomes available anywhere. It discusses advances in evaluation, motivation, treatment outcomes, and protocols in treatment as well as practical suggestions and recommendations for assessment and treatment. Clinical Psychologists and Alcohol Treatment Specialists. A Longwood Professional Book.

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This is an absolutely indispensable resource for anyone working in the area of alcoholism treatment and research. Its focus is to match the client with the treatment program most suited to that specific client. Eleven of the most widely studied treatment approaches are covered in separate chapters, each written by an expert author or team in the modality.

This is the most comprehensive review of alcohol treatment outcomes available anywhere. It discusses advances in evaluation, motivation, treatment outcomes, and protocols in treatment as well as practical suggestions and recommendations for assessment and treatment.

Clinical Psychologists and Alcohol Treatment Specialists. A Longwood Professional Book.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 2 edition (March 23, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205163769
• ISBN-13: 978-0205163762
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #810,945 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ethical must read material for addictions professionals, September 17, 1999

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Well researched and well written. If you work in the field of addiction treatment you have an ethical obligation to read this book. If you are contemplating seeking treatment, you should know what you are getting. "Caveat Emptor, let the buyer beware" should be the warning posted at the entrance of most addiction treatment centers in the US. This book offers the most up to date research which strongly suggests that traditional treatment in the US maybe worse or no better than no treatment at all. It has chapters outlining effective alternatives such as Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Community Reinforcement Approach, and Social Skills Training. Frankly if you are an addictions professional in the US and haven't read this book or understand this material, you should read it or go get a job selling used cars.