Contents: Preface. Part I: Addiction Basics.H.J. Shaffer, M.J. Albanese, Addiction's Defining Characteristics. K.J. Franz, G.F. Koob, The Neurobiology of Addiction. C.M. Kuhn, W. Wilson, Types of Addictive Drugs. W.L. White, History of Drug Policy, Treatment, and Recovery. Part II: Individuals, Families, and Drugs.R.J. Pandina, V.L. Johnson, Lifespan Development and Drugs. R.R. Vega, D.E. Cortes, Diverse Drug Abusing Populations. L.F. Field, L. Seligman, Psychopathology. A.W. Lawson, G.W. Lawson, Families and Drugs. Part III: Common Client Problems.S.Y. Sussman, C.A. Patten, B. Order-Connors, Tobacco Use. C. Barrick, K.S. Walitzer, Problem Drinking. D.E. Mercer, R.F. Forman, Illicit Drug Use and Prescription Drug Abuse. M.I. Pohl, HIV/AIDS. J.P. Schneider, Coexisting Disorders. Part IV: Counseling Theories and Skills.W.A. Howatt, Classical Counseling Models. W.A. Howatt, Cognitive-Behavioral Models. J.A. Lewis, Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning. H.A. Siegal, Case Management. J.T. Mitchell, Crisis Management. Part V: Treatment Resources.R.H. Coombs, W.A. Howatt, K. Coombs, Addiction Recovery Tools. Y-I. Hser, M.D. Anglin, Drug Treatment and Aftercare Programs. K.L. Kumpfer, R. Alvardao, P. Smith, Drug Abuse Prevention: Tools and Programs. P. Denning, Harm Reduction Tools and Programs. Part VI: Career Issues.R.M. Popovits, Disclosure Dilemmas: Legal Compliance for Counselors. W.L. White, Professional Ethics. M.J. Taleff, Professional Development. J.P. Henderson, Professional Examinations in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counseling. Appendix: Answer Key.
