Applied Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches to the Treatment of Addiction

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"In conclusion, this is a ground-breaking book thatprovides a comprehensive overview of the use of CBT with clientswith addiction difficulties. It would be a useful guide forclinicians of varied experience looking to provide a first-rate CBTtreatment for clients with addiction difficulties." (Journal of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy,2012) "A particuular strength of the book is the easily palatable andtasty mix of theory and practice; this is the result of a joingproduction by six psychologists with over 60 years' combinedexperience of working with people addicted to substances." (ThePsychiatrist, 1 April 2011)'All professionals who work in mental health services encounterpeople with substance use problems. Very often they feelill-equipped to help. This is a lively and accessible book, writtenwithin a CBT framework, and based on the authors' wealth ofexperience of working with drug and alcohol problems. It providesnew ways of thinking about these problems and, crucially, offersclear and structured guidance on what to do to help - aninspiring and invaluable resource.' --Philippa Garety, Professor of Clinical Psychology,Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London and Trust Head ofPsychology, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, U