Cocaine Addiction: Treatment, Recovery, and Relapse Prevention (Paperback)

by Arnold Washton (Author) "IN ORDER TO TREAT cocaine addicts successfully, thorough knowledge and understanding of the particulars of cocaine use are essential..." (more)
Key Phrases: cocaine outbreak, stopping cocaine use, freebase smokers, Cocaine Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, United States (more...)

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Product Description
A detailed guide to clinical assessment and treatment of cocaine addiction, this is a concise book that emphasizes on outpatient treatment and relapse prevention strategies.

About the Author
Arnold M. Washton, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist, founded the first cocaine helpline in the United States. He has specialized in treating addiction since 1975, and maintains a private practice of addiction psychology in New York City and Princeton, New Jersey. He also serves on the faculty of NYU School of Medicine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co. (January 17, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393307158
• ISBN-13: 978-0393307153
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,457 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most useful information I've come across on the topic!, December 11, 1997

By A Customer

As someone who has suffered with an addict for years, and who also plans to eventually practice in the field of addiction and recovery, I found this book to contain a wealth of priceless information. It provided incredible insight into the mind of the addict which will be useful to the addict himself, to family and friends, as well as to the treatment professional. A must read for anyone touched by the pain of addiction.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must for understanding cocaine addiction!, October 1, 2002

By A Customer

When my husband entered rehab for cocaine addiction several weeks ago, I knew nothing about this drug, and why it had such a hold on him. After reading this book, I feel like I can understand where he is at, and how to deal with it. As someone said before it contains priceless information. I thank God I was able to find this book. I highly recommend it to addicts, family members, and professionals wanting to learn everything about cocaine addiction.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Facts, July 7, 2005

By	G. Gonzalez "GJGonsol" (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Written in '89, this book is as current as can be. Extremely helpful, specially for family of addicts. Very clearly and to the point, it covers all the facts; onset of desease, progression, treatment and most important relapse prevention. A must read if someone you love is cocaine dependent. What an eye opener! Highly recomended.