"Epstein (applied and professional psychology, Rutgers U.) and McCardy (psychology, U. of New Mexico) have been experts in alcohol abuse and treatment for many years, and they have written this therapist's guide to outline their effective treatment protocol which has been proven effective in the field. Presented in 12 sessions/interventions, this program uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help patients manage triggers, deal with destructive urges,challenge distracting thoughts and refuse drinks outright. Each session is presented with detailed instructions for sample dialogues, and protocols are presented for treating additional components such asdepression and anger." -- Shannon Hendrickson Editor, Book News Inc.

"Epstein (applied and professional psychology, Rutgers U.) and McCardy (psychology, U. of New Mexico) have been experts in alcohol abuse and treatment for many years, and they have written this therapist's guide to outline their effective treatment protocol which has been proven effective in the field. Presented in 12 sessions/interventions, this program uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help patients manage triggers, deal with destructive urges,challenge distracting thoughts and refuse drinks outright. Each session is presented with detailed instructions for sample dialogues, and protocols are presented for treating additional components such asdepression and anger." -- Shannon Hendrickson Editor, Book News Inc.

"Epstein (applied and professional psychology, Rutgers U.) and McCardy (psychology, U. of New Mexico) have been experts in alcohol abuse and treatment for many years, and they have written this therapist's guide to outline their effective treatment protocol which has been proven effective in the field. Presented in 12 sessions/interventions, this program uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help patients manage triggers, deal with destructive urges,challenge distracting thoughts and refuse drinks outright. Each session is presented with detailed instructions for sample dialogues, and protocols are presented for treating additional components such asdepression and anger." -- Shannon Hendrickson Editor, Book News Inc.