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Counselling people with alcohol and other drug problems is often challenging, and can be intensely rewarding. To be effective in helping clients, counsellors need to be skilled in their approach and technique, and to understand unique client needs. Alcohol & Drug Problems covers a broad range of counselling issues and gives practical guidance on meeting the needs of a diverse client population. Written for both new and experienced counsellors, this fully revised and expanded third edition draws on up-to-date research findings, clinical experience and case studies. Topics include: • theories of addiction, legal and ethical issues, and harm reduction • motivational interviewing techniques, assessment and treatment planning, mutual aid groups, relapse prevention and working with mandated clients • treating substance use concurrently with other problems, including trauma • the needs of various client populations, including youth, women, older adults, Aboriginal people, and people with diverse sexual orientation • treatment for problem gambling, smoking and much more. An impressive amount of new research findings, clinical experiences and case studies enhance the practical application o

Author

Carver, Virginia; Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Harrison, Susan

Publisher

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health [CAMH]

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9780888684455

Subjects

Psychology, Self Help, Social Science