Title
Clinical work with substance-abusing clients / edited by Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner.
Edition
Third edition.
ISBN
9781462512874
9781462512843
9781462512690
Published
New York : The Guilford Press, [2014]
Copyright
©2014
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (578 pages) : illustrations.
Call Number
RC564 .C57 2014
Dewey Decimal Classification
616.86/0651
Summary
"A leading professional resource and course text, this book provides practical guidance for treating clients with substance use disorders in a variety of contexts. Expert contributors present major assessment and treatment approaches together with detailed recommendations for intervening with particular substances. Clinical techniques are clearly explained and illustrated with helpful case examples. Important topics include harm reduction; strategies for working with family members; and ways to meet the needs of specific populations, including women, adolescents, older adults, LGBT clients, and those with frequently encountered co-occurring problems"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note
Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Description based on print version record.
part I. An introduction to clinical practice with clients with substance use disorders
part II. Assessment and intervention with individuals dependent on different substances
part III. Varying perspectives on intervention with clients with substance use disorders
part IV. Assessment and intervention with families
part V. Special issues and special populations
part VI. Looking toward the future.
