{"product_id":"a-contemporary-approach-to-substance-use-disorders-and-addiction-counseling-9781556203398","title":"A Contemporary Approach to Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Counseling","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Contemporary Approach to Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Counseling\u003c\/strong\u003e by Brooks, Ford. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781556203398.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Written as an introduction to the field of addiction counseling, this text covers\nthe fundamental knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to counsel\npeople who are struggling with addiction. Drs. Brooks and McHenry provide\na straightforward, compassionate, and holistic approach to treatment and\nrecovery, from the major theoretical underpinnings, to assessment and\ndiagnosis, to relapse prevention and spirituality. With a focus on current\nclinical applications and how-tos, this book is ideal both for master s-level\naddictions courses and for mental health clinicians.\nTopics addressed include cultural and gender issues, including work with\nLGBT clients; drug classifications and referral; assessment, diagnosis, and\ninterview techniques; the continuum from nonuse to addiction; work in\ncollege\/university, school, and community\/mental health agency settings;\ndevelopmental approaches in treatment; the role of the family; grief and\nloss in addiction; group counseling; relapse and recovery; spirituality and\nsupport groups; addictions training, certification, and ethics; and the\nimportance of counselor self-care.\n\nFeatures\nA comprehensive review of how addiction occurs, is assessed, and\ntreated\nInformation on the neurobiological aspects of addiction and important\nupdates related to the DSM-5, trauma, and opiate treatment\nCase examples that bring substance abuse and addiction counseling\nto life\nExploration questions and suggested activities in each chapter\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"American Counseling Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44833078902837,"sku":"ByrdShop_155620339X","price":98.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/ByrdShop_155620339X_52ee6537-9bb3-4066-b1e2-5feb85770cb4.jpg?v=1784151866","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/a-contemporary-approach-to-substance-use-disorders-and-addiction-counseling-9781556203398","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}