Chemical Dependency Counseling (Paperback)

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Perkinson (Keystone Treatment Center, Canton, South Dakota) presents this updated text for upper level undergraduates and above preparing to counsel the chemically dependent at all levels of treatment. Advice is supported by case studies and covers the main topics of: first counselor-patient contact, drugs, first hours of treatment, the biophysical interview, treatment plans, individual treatment, group therapy, individual assignments, the five steps to treatment, special problems, genetic links to addiction and other studies, adolescent treatment, family programs, clinical staff, characteristics of a good counselor, and discharge practices. About half the text comprises appendices containing examples, reproducible materials, and additional insights. Annotation )2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.

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