Brooks Ford, McHenry Bill. A Contemporary Approach to Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Counseling

3rd edition. — John Wiley & Sons, 2024. — 386 p. — ISBN: 9781556204135.A unique offering of both knowledge and information, this third edition reflects the latest practices and time-tested data. Brooks and McHenry offer relevant case examples that showcase the therapy process as it relates to clients with a substance use disorder and the impact on their families. New approaches and techniques of medication-assisted treatment with opiate addiction, harm reduction, the use of peer recovery specialists and drug courts, and the importance of addressing trauma in the treatment process are thoroughly presented to ensure effective work with clients from intake through recovery. With a look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic included, mental health professionals will gain an empathic understanding of the nonlinear process of recovery. A supplemental Instructor’s Guide is available by request from ACA.Substance Use Counseling: An Introduction.
Diversity Issues in Substance Use Treatment.
Types of Drugs and Their Effects.
Assessment, Diagnosis, and Interview Techniques.
Continuum of Nonuse to Addiction: A Biopsychosocial Understanding.
Treatment and Treatment Settings.
Developmental Approaches in Treating Addiction.
Family and Addiction.
Grief and Loss in Addiction.
Group Counseling and Addiction.
Relapse Prevention and Recovery.
Spirituality and Support Groups in Recovery.
Addictions Training, Certification, and Ethics.
The Importance of Counselor Self-Care.