This text highlights the indispensable role of school counselors today, namely as change agents in an increasingly complex and fluctuating school system. Informed by emerging standards of practice and current research, the book adopts the salutary...
'This book provides a wealth of information to help students and professionals in the field of addictive behaviors. The author offers an excellent overview of theoretical models of addictive behavior, approaches to prevention and treatment, comorbidity, and issues related to the family and the social/cultural context. New material on motivation enhancement and harm reduction are also included. I highly recommend this valuable resource for all therapists and clinical students in training.' - G. Alan Marlatt, PhD, Addictive Behaviors Research Center and Department of Psychology, University of Washington 'Thombs has built upon an already fine text. Each chapter masterfully presents important concepts related to addictive behaviors, while reviewing classic and current research that relates to the material. The book covers a full range of topics related to alcohol and other drug use, including theories of addiction, models of treatment, and, in this new edition, a very solid overview of prevention concepts and approaches. Students and professionals in social work, counseling, psychology, criminal justice, and public health will benefit from this volume.' - John D. Clapp, PhD, School of Social Work and Center for AOD Studies and Services, San Diego State University
Dennis L. Thombs, PhD, Department of Health Education and Behavior, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
The Multiple Conceptions of Addictive Behavior and Professional Practice Today. The Disease Models. Public Health and Prevention Approaches. Toward an Understanding of Comorbidity. Psychoanalytic Formulations. Conditioning Models and Approaches to Contingency Management. Cognitive Models. The Family System. Social and Cultural Foundations. Conditions that Facilitate and Inhibit Change in Addictive Behavior.