Product Description

Providing a unique synthesis of chemical dependency and mental health models, the book articulates a framework for assessment and treatment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #807699 in Books
• Published on: 2001-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 290 pages

Review
"Individual chapters on psychotic and cognitive disorders, affective and anxiety disorders, antisocial and borderline personality disorders give the reader useful insights into the application of 12-Step treatment approaches to these conditions, from the author's clinical experience....This book is highly recommended for those working with substance misusers and managers of services. It is a very readable practical guide, which should be included in the reading list of training [programs] to complement the various texts dealing with this set of complex needs."--"Addiction Biology"
.,."a book written by clinicians for clinicians. There is enough general information for the novice, enough wise and practical guidance for the more experienced practioner. I strongly recommend this book."--"Alcohol & Alcoholism"
.,."intended for professionals, but laypersons can easily understand and learn from it. It remains essential because of its presentation of information needed by many families."--"NAMI Advocate"
PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION
"In an eminently readable format, the authors describe a coherent, conceptually integrated model of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of dual diagnosis patients....Each chapter is replete with pragmatic clinical techniques that can be readily applied by clinicians of various backgrounds and levels of training....Recommended reading."--"Journal of Studies on Alcohol"
"Now a comprehensive guidebook is available for front-line service providers who need practical information....[It] is a welcome addition to the literature and provides a readable, accessible, and practical introduction to providing services for people with co-existing mentalillness and substance abuse disorders....Should be very effective as a tool for cross-training mental health and substance abuse staff members or as a textbook in pre-professional training. It is an excellent general introduction for practitioners."--"Psychosocial Rehabilitation Journal"
"Well researched and instructive....'--"Alcohol & Alcoholism"

From the Back Cover
The treatment of coexisting chemical dependency and psychiatric disorders has long been a serious challenge for care providers. With the advent of managed care, counselors, case managers, and other professionals increasingly are called upon to treat very ill and troubled clients in outpatient settings. Updated for today's health care climate, the revised and expanded second edition of this popular volume offers a thorough introduction to clinical work with this difficult-to-treat population. Providing a unique synthesis of chemical dependency and mental health models, the book articulates a framework for assessment and treatment and describes a range of effective counseling and motivational strategies for adolescents and adults. Updated to DSM-IV, the second edition includes discussions of the latest developments in treatment, sample treatment plans, increased coverage of ways to incorporate 12-step concepts into mental health interventions, and a new section on trauma-based disorders in addicted female adolescents. As in the first edition, the practical utility of the volume is enhanced by numerous clinical vignettes and clearly presented tables to aid in assessment. Appendices feature helpful reproducible handouts and forms. NOTE ABOUT