A Contemporary Approach to Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Counseling

A Contemporary Approach to Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Counseling

"Written as an introduction to the field of addiction counseling, this text covers<br>the fundamental knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to counsel<br>people who are struggling with addiction. Drs. Brooks and McHenry provide<br>a straightforward, compassionate, and holistic approach to treatment and<br>recovery, from the major theoretical underpinnings, to assessment and<br>diagnosis, to relapse prevention and spirituality. With a focus on current<br>clinical applications and how-tos, this book is ideal both for master s-level<br>addictions courses and for mental health clinicians.<br>Topics addressed include cultural and gender issues, including work with<br>LGBT clients; drug classifications and referral; assessment, diagnosis, and<br>interview techniques; the continuum from nonuse to addiction; work in<br>college/university, school, and community/mental health agency settings;<br>developmental approaches in treatment; the role of the family; grief and<br>loss in addiction; group counseling; relapse and recovery; spirituality and<br>support groups; addictions training, certification, and ethics; and the<br>importance of counselor self-care.<br><br>Features<br> A comprehensive review of how addiction occurs, is assessed, and<br>treated<br> Information on the neurobiological aspects of addiction and important<br>updates related to the DSM-5, trauma, and opiate treatment<br> Case examples that bring substance abuse and addiction counseling<br>to life<br> Exploration questions and suggested activities in each chapter"