"The first edition of this important work has helped a generation of clinicians understand why relapse is so common for people recovering from addictive behavior problems - and what can be done to keep treatment on track. The revised and updated second edition now brings the field fully up to date, incorporating two decades' worth of exciting advances in research and practice. Refining and elaborating the editors' influential model, and applying it...

Strives to break through the myths and explain what addiction really is, what causes it, and how to get the best available treatments.

The Sheffs, a father-and-son team, provide all the information teens and tweens need to know about drugs, alcohol, and addiction. With testimonials from peers who have been there and families who have lived through the addiction of a loved one, they provide the cold, hard facts about what drugs and alcohol do to our bodies. From how to navigate peer pressure to the potential consequences for experimenting, the authors lay out the facts so that middle-...

Addicition is a common clinical problem, and one in which treatment professionals can make a life or death difference. This book is a practitioner reference and text that focuses on how to provide effective help to clients with substance use disorders. The authors, leading authorities on addiction treatment, present a state-of-the-art framework for assessment and treatment. They describe and illustrate evidence-based treatment methods, including...

An insider's view of America's drug and alcohol rehab industry explores its strengths and weaknesses while revealing a disturbing gap between best practice and reality.