Treating alcohol and drug problems in psychotherapy practice doing what works - Washton, Arnold M.; Zweben, Joan E. (New York : Guilford Press, 2006)
Nature, course, and diagnosis of substance use disorders -- Pharmacology and overview of psychoactive substances -- Ingredients of the integrated approach: doing what works -- Considerations in addressing concurrent psychiatric and substance use disorders -- The role of medications -- Assessment -- Individualized goal setting and treatment planning: meeting patients "where they are" -- Taking action -- Preventing relapse -- Psychotherapy in ongoing and later-stage recovery -- Group therapy -- Facilitating participation in self-help programs.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-298) and index.
Keywords: Substance abuse -- Treatment; Alcoholism -- Treatment; Psychotherapy; Substance-Related Disorders -- therapy; Alcoholism -- therapy; Psychotherapy -- methods