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Treating Alcohol and Drug Problems in Psychotherapy Practice: Doing What Works
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About Treating Alcohol And Drug Problems In Psychotherapy
Product Description Written specifically for the office-based psychotherapist, this practical guide describes how to detect, assess, diagnose, and treat clients presenting with a range of alcohol and drug problems. Detailed is an integrated, flexible psychotherapeutic approach that emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship, engaging clients "where they are," and addressing substance use within the larger context of their lives. The authors describe in very pragmatic terms how to use a combination of motivational, cognitive-behavioral, 12-step, and psychodynamic techniques with clients in different stages of change. Techniques are brought to life with numerous case vignettes, and appendices include reproducible client forms and handouts. Review "I highly recommend this book to clinical practitioners and graduate students in the mental health professions. Graduate students will find this book to be quite comprehensive and helpful in understanding how to create a therapeutic environment supportive of client change."--Dennis L. Thombs, PhD, Department of Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida "This is the kind of book psychotherapists need. Washton and Zweben provide the most important information available about alcohol and drug problems together with state-of-the-art intervention methods. Truly comprehensive, this volume contains detailed sections on a wide range of relevant topics, such as frequently abused drugs, typical comorbid disorders, the utilization of self-help groups, and relapse prevention. Anchored in the concept of adapting treatment to the client’s stage of change, Washton and Zweben’s approach to treatment is truly integrative and evidence based and incorporates the most effective strategies for intervention."--Jay L. Lebow, PhD, ABPP, LMFT, Senior Scholar and Clinical Professor, The Family Institute at Northwestern University "This comprehensive and highly-readable book provides thoughtful and thorough guidance on all aspects of alcohol and drug abuse treatment in an office-based practice. The integrated, multifaceted approach described by these experienced and respected clinicians covers screening, assessment, treatment planning, engagement, treatment, and relapse prevention. Each aspect of treatment is superbly addressed in a pragmatic, accessible, and flexible manner. This book will serve as an invaluable resource for all office-based practitioners, regardless of disciplinary background."--Gerard J. Connors, PhD, Research Institute on Addictions, University at Buffalo, State University of New York "Despite the prevalence of alcohol and other drug abuse, psychotherapists typically receive inadequate training in treating these problems and are reluctant to take on substance-abusing patients. This practical book promises to change all that. Washton and Zweben show clinicians how to assess the problem, engage the patient, develop a plan, carry out the treatment, deal with relapse, and more. This book will be enormously valuable for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and anyone else wishing to sharpen their skills in the treatment of the substance-abusing person, from graduate students to experienced clinicians."--Sigurd Ackerman, MD, President and Medical Director, Silver Hill Hospital "I highly recommend this important resource. Of particular interest to psychotherapists in private practice, the book describes a variety of evidence-based approaches to working with clients who have addictive behavior problems, including those with concurrent disorders or dual diagnosis. The authors provide a 'how-to' treatment guide that will appeal to a wide range of readers, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and addiction counselors, as well as students in graduate training courses."--G. Alan Marlatt, PhD, Addictive Behaviors Research Center and Department of Psychology, University of Washington "Finally, office-based therapists do not have t
