Clinical Work With Substance-Abusing Clients (Guilford Substance Abuse Series) - Tapa dura

"Dr. Straussner has compiled a rich, comprehensive, up-to-date second edition. This volume builds on the strengths of the original, with new chapters on clinical techniques, such as motivational interviewing; and specific populations, such as gay and lesbian clients and the elderly. It provides tools that beginning clinicians can pick up and run with in any treatment setting, while advanced therapists will value the depth, clarity, and range of coverage. This is truly a book to be read cover to cover and consulted repeatedly in working with particular kinds of addiction or special issues. It's perfect for the classroom or for the practicing clinician seeking an encyclopedic reference. From first-rate authors and a first-rate editor, an outstanding text. - Stephanie Brown, The Addictions Institute, Menlo Park, California Instructors teaching clinical substance abuse courses will find this book a valuable text. The entire book is very readable, a feature that will appeal to students. - Maryann Amodeo, Boston University School of Social Work This second edition is an extremely useful, much-needed text for graduate students and direct practitioners searching for effective ways to help substance-abusing clients. Dr. Straussner is a leading scholar and clinician in the field of substance abuse treatment. She and her colleagues bridge the gap between theory and practice and clearly articulate what has been shown scientifically to work with this particular population. Comprehensive in both breadth and depth, this book will prove to be an invaluable resource for clinical social workers and practicing psychologists. - Joseph P. Ryan, Children and Family Research Center, School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign"

Mental health and human services clincians regularly encounter the myriad problems spawned by substance abuse--from the infant born to a woman addicted to crack cocaine to the elderly alcoholic who needs nursing home care. Until now, they have lacked a basic hands-on text to help them deal with the issues that arise with substance abusers and their families. With clinical expertise born of vast experience, the authors in this volume fill that need by comprehensively covering how to assess and treat clients with drug and alcohol problems and how to work with their families. Presenting approaches that have been shown to be effective, this uniquely practical resource includes models for replication in a variety of clinical settings.