Addictions and Substance Use

This book is designed to increase the awareness among mental health professionals and educators about the potential sources of support for students struggling with substance abuse, addiction and compulsive behaviors._x000D_ It was published as a special issue in the Journal of Groups in Addiction an..

This book reviews the history of mutual support groups for addiction that have arisen as adjuncts or alternatives to Twelve Step Programs. It was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Groups in Addiction and Recovery...

Certain drinking patterns can lead to serious physical, mental, and social harms. Drinking in Context is intended to complement existing volumes dealing with international alcohol policy by focusing on three main themes: drinking patterns, targeted interventions, and partnership development...

This volume describes training programs for addiction medicine: a new medical specialty that focuses on the treatment of disorders and diseases stemming from substance use_x000D_ _x000D_ This book was originally published as a special issue of Substance Abuse...

Mindfulness-Related Treatments and Addiction Recovery is a compilation of 10 original research studies that provide preliminary evidence for the applications, efficacy and possible mechanisms of action of mindfulness-based interventions as therapies for substance use disorders._x005F_x000D_ This boo..

Overcoming Problematic Alcohol and Drug Use is a workbook for use with clients in treatment, informed by the most current research and literature in the substance abuse field. Offering a field-tested alternative to the disease model of addiction, the book introduces a six-session curriculum for trea..

Overcoming Problematic Alcohol and Drug Use is a workbook for use with clients in treatment, informed by the most current research and literature in the substance abuse field. Offering a field-tested alternative to the disease model of addiction, the book introduces a six-session curriculum for trea..

This book focuses on approaches to prevention, treatment, and recovery among African Americans. It is the first book written by experts from multiple disciplines, including medicine, psychology, social work, public health, academia, research, persons in recovery, and the clergy._x005F_x000D_ This bo..

This guide to current approaches in treating drug abusers includes case studies of particular treatments and focuses on relapses, family therapy and the transmission of the HIV virus. The author has also written "Eating Matters"...

This book provides comprehensive and up-to-date information, ranging from a historical perspective to current theories and practices related to affected women and their children._x005F_x000D_ This book was published as a special issue in the Journal of Addictive Diseases...

Youth, Drugs, and Night Life explores the relationships between the electronic dance scene and drug use for young ravers and clubbers today. Based on over 300 interviews with ravers, DJ’s and promoters, the authors explore the accomplishment of gender, sexuality and Asian American ethnicity and the ..