Title:
Substance abuse : information for school counselors, social workers, therapists, and counselors / Gary L. Fisher, University of Nevada, Reno, Thomas C. Harrison, University of Nevada, Reno.
Author:
Fisher, Gary L., author.
Harrison, Thomas C., 1948- author.
Publication Information:
Boston : Pearson, [2018]
Call Number:
HV5825 .F566 2018
Abstract:
In an accessible writing style, Fisher and Harrison's Substance Abuse: Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists and Counselors presents succinct, practical coverage of alcohol and other drug prevention, treatment, and recovery for generalist students, prospective mental health professionals, and allied professionals. It includes basic information on substances of abuse and focuses on clinically relevant knowledge on such topics as cultural competence, co-occurring disorders, other behavioral addictions, children and families, and ethics and confidentiality. Each chapter includes clinical application cases and questions for further discussion. The new edition includes a new chapter on "Co-Occurring Disorders and Other Special Populations," new information on cultural competencies and intervening with special populations such as the elderly and LGBTQQI, and new information on risk factors for alcohol and other drugs for culturally and ethnically diverse populations. --! From publisher's description.
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Edition:
Sixth edition.
ISBN:
9780134387642
9780134387451
Physical Description:
xix, 347 pages ; 24 cm
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Contents:
The Role of the Mental Health Professional in Prevention and Treatment -- Classification of Drugs -- Models of Addiction -- Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Populations -- Confidentiality and Ethical Issues -- Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis -- Motivational Interviewing and Brief Interventions -- Treatment of Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) -- Co-occurring Disorders and Other Special Populations -- Relapse Prevention and Recovery -- Twelve Step and Other Types of Support Groups -- Children and Families -- Adult Children and Codependency -- HIV/AIDS -- Gambling and Other Behavioral Addictions -- Prevention.
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