Treatment approaches for alcohol and drug dependence - Tracey J. Jarvis

With a Foreword by Nick Heather Northern Regional Drug and Alcohol Service, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK A step–by–step guide to applying skills–based therapies to clients with alcohol or other drug dependence/misuse. The authors give case studies to demonstrate how the various techniques can be combined and tailored to individual needs. They have also included lists of resources and self–help material which counsellors may share with their clients. Written in an easy–to–read style, this manual is accessible, well–structured and highly informative and provides an invaluable tool for practitioners and those in training. People working in this field who are looking for proven, effective techniques in the treatment of drug problems will find it essential reading.