Substance Abuse Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors

"What EVERY human service professional should know about the issues around substance use and abuse in our society." Peggy D. Campbell--Florence Darlington Technical CollegeWeaving actual clinical examples with solid research, Substance Abuse continues to provide counseling, psychology, social work, and other students in the helping professions with a detailed overview of the alcohol and other drug (AOD) field. Now in its Third Edition, this text provides updated coverage and practical clinical examples to reflect the rapid changes in the field of addiction. In a reader-friendly style, the authors present balanced coverage of various treatment models as well as objective discussions dealing with the controversies in this field. The text covers topics spanning the entire field--pharmacology, assessment and diagnosis, treatment, recovery, prevention, children, families, and other addictions--providing students with a broad view of the AOD field as well as the pervasiveness of the problem in all areas of behavioral health and general fields. Students, study smarter-not harder-with this grade-boosting supplement from Allyn & Bacon!The Career Center Do you need help transitioning from being a student to becoming a professional? WithThe Career Center, you can register to receive eight 30-minute career counseling sessions--a total of four hours of career consultant time! Qualified career specialists will help you establish, or reestablish, yourself in today's competitive global economy. Access toThe Career Center--a $25 value--is FREE when packaged with a new text. You can also purchase access by calling 1-800-435-4164, Sunday through Thursday, 5 pm to 12 am. Visit www.ablongman.com/careercenter/ for more information.Fisher, Gary L. is the author of 'Substance Abuse Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors', published 2004 under ISBN 9780205403363 and ISBN 0205403360.