
Treating Drug Problems
Arthur Blume(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 1. April 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
316 pages
978-0-471-48483-7 (ISBN)
Description
Part of the new Treating Addictions series, Treating Drug Problems is full of practical information on assessing, diagnosing, and treating drug problems, and represents an invaluable tool for anyone who works with clients experiencing drug dependence or addiction. The popular series format includes assessment scales; tables, checklists, and diagrams; features such as "Dos and Don'ts" and "Important Things to Remember"; problem-solving scenarios; "Self-Improvement Techniques"; and suggested resources, including an annotated bibliography and lists of contacts such as self-help groups, residential and outpatient treatment programs, support groups, and websites.
Reviews / Votes
"This volume on drug problems is excellent...powerful and compelling..." (PsycCRITIQUES, 8th February 2005) "...a lot of useful information..." (Addiction, June 2006)More details
Product info
Paperback
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Annotated edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Charts: 8 B&W, 0 Color; Drawings: 2 B&W, 0 Color; Tables: 8 B&W, 0 Color; Graphs: 1 B&W, 0 Color
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
515 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-48483-7 (9780471484837)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Person
Arthur W. Blume, PhD, is a professor in the psychology department at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Content
Series Preface.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Chapter 1: Drug Problems: An Overview.
Chapter 2: Recognizing a Drug Problem.
Chapter 3: Utilizing Optimal Professional Resources.
Chapter 4: Developing an Effective Treatment Plan.
Chapter 5: Recovery Tools, Programs, and Theories.
Chapter 6: Continuing Care.
Chapter 7: Posttreatment Recovery Management.
Chapter 8: New Beginnings: Moving Beyond Addictions.
References.
Index.