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Addiction Treatment: A Strengths Perspective (Paperback)

~ Katherine van Wormer (Author), Diane Rae Davis (Author)

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"It presents addictions treatment from a truly contemporary perspective, not burdened with the traditions, vested interests and biases that have inhibited our forward movement for years. The authors have taken a courageous stance throughout the book."

"This is an excellent piece of work. The book puts it all together, and delivers on its promise...The book's bio-psycho-social theoretical base is sound, and examines addictions on all three levels--physical, psychological, and social--and the harm reduction orientation (which is the book's unique accent) addresses the essential core of addiction treatment: the spiritual quest that no harm comes to another."

"I consider the text well written, thorough, comprehensive... timely and pertinent to the present developments in the field of AOD treatment."

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This book presents the strengths perspective as the unifying framework of the text to bridge the gap between 12-step approaches and harm reduction in addictions treatment. This perspective is applied to the treatment of alcoholism, eating disorders, compulsive gambling, and other addictions. The biopsychosocial framework is the organizing framework for this text. Divided into four parts, ADDICTION TREATMENT is comprised of three core sections that cover the biology, psychology, and social aspects of addiction respectively.

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Product Details

Paperback: 456 pages
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 1 edition (January 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0534596703
ISBN-13: 978-0534596705
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #663,704 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Textbook, July 9, 2005

By	D. J. Hall (Clarksville, TN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was purchased and read cover to cover as required reading for a distance learning course of the same title, taught by the primary author. It was, honestly, the only textbook I have ever read from cover to cover during my entire undergraduate education, and it was the last course I had to take for degree completion. The text is complete, open, and laden with real-life examples of just how effective the strengths perspective can be. The authors approach the topic without discounting or arguing against traditional methods of addictions treatment and embrace harm reduction as the ultimate goal of any treatment method. The text is comprehensive, covering substance and behavioral addictions, and specific sections are written covering information to be mindful of when treating youth and elderly clients. For the student, or even a family member caught in the middle of the nightmare of the harm created by another's addictive behavior, this text, I believe, is a valuable read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Thorough Text for the Field, August 16, 2002

By	"timonen" (Coeur d' Alene, ID USA) - See all my reviews

This text provides a thorough look into the field of addiction. It provides for alternatives to the dominant theme in relation to working with people whose lives have been influenced by the use of substances. In addition, the material on other addictions is a long needed addition to texts related to addictions. This complete work is a welcome addition to the library of material I use in working with addictions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and Practical, November 27, 2006

By	Michelle Elenz (Denver, Iowa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recommend this book for any addiction's class, for any therapist, social worker, and to anyone in this field of study. What I liked most about this book was the pragmatic approach to substance abuse intervention with the harm reduction model. This model of intervention follows well with the strengths perspective. Excellent book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Exceptional!
I was fortunate enough to take the course "Addictions: A Biopsychosocial Approach" with one of the authors- Diane Davis. Read more

Published 7 months ago by S. Hall

5.0 out of 5 stars Saved on this Textbook
Saved a lot by buying this book used! The book is in just as good condition as if I had gotten it used at the bookstore but for less than half the cost!

Published 10 months ago by Sheryl R. Velishek

4.0 out of 5 stars Addiction Treatment
It longer than I expected for the book to arrive and when it did arrive the front cover was bent up. Other than that the book was as advertised.

Published on September 23, 2007 by Qiana Stewart

5.0 out of 5 stars Addiction Treatment: A strengths perspective
This book is written in a clear concise manner which will appeal to students and professionals alike. Read more

Published on May 13, 2007 by Allan J. Gange

5.0 out of 5 stars comprehensive, yet easy to understand
This text provides a thorough review of the strengths perspective. It also contains real-life examples that assist the reader in gaining a complete understanding of the topic. Read more

Published on September 25, 2006 by a f funderburk

1.0 out of 5 stars just the same drivel
Can we please have something NEW published about addictions? This is the same old hat. If you are new to the addiction field, this will be of help. Read more

Published on July 24, 2006 by Daryn VonKrieg

5.0 out of 5 stars Adddiction Treatment: A Strengths perspective
Great book, I am a grad student, book is informative and relatively relaxing to read, as opposed to the challenge of other grduate level reading matter. Read more

Published on March 15, 2006 by Randolph J. Bulpin

5.0 out of 5 stars Unburdened with Biases, Courageous
Reflects the latest knowledge in our field and provides clear guidance for bringing practice up to the level of our current state of knowledge. Read more

Published on August 21, 2002 by katherine van Wormer

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