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Consumed for a wide range of reasons, substances that alter a person's mood and mind are widespread in most societies. Although many such substances initially had been valued for their medicinal properties, their usage can have health-endangering consequences, including habit formation. The misuse or abuse of legal and illicit drugs and alcohol engender numerous public health concerns over time. This analytical volume examines the physical, ethical,...
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Drug addiction and substance use disorders affect millions worldwide. This essential guide to a growing problem helps readers gain a deeper understanding of how people can become addicted to drugs and the dangerous effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Through annotated quotations by experts in the field, treatments for these disorders are explained. Information is provided on current research and how various countries handle drug and alcohol abuse....
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The Multi-Family Group for Substance Use Treatment is a two-day intensive or a 16-week group curriculum for the patient, spouses, parents, siblings, and partners. The two-day intensive program is the preferred delivery method. It consists of six elements: 1. Assessments of patient and family members for need and readiness to accept changes in their lives. 2. Psychoeducation Group to help the family to develop an understanding of addiction, realize...
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Substance use will always be a popular interest in human culture.
But seeking help for addiction isn't always an appealing option. Today, more than ever, a new approach is needed to alleviate addiction within the individual and among societies.
"Addiction Reform" introduces THE VACUUM APPROACH-a three-dimensional reflection of the reality of substance-use behavior. This holistic model integrates developmental psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive-behavioral...
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In this new book, the successor to the classic in the field Counseling Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Substance Abusers: Dual Identities by Dana G. Finnegan and Emily B. McNally, Michael Shelton reviews the empirical literature and synthesizes what we know about the prevalence of LGBT substance use, abuse, and treatment availability, emphasizing the need for affirmative therapeutic practices. The principles of trauma-informed and culturally...
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In "Breaking the Chains: Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health," author Desmond Gahan delves deep into the complex and often misunderstood world of substance use disorders and their intricate relationship with mental health. This enlightening and compassionate book provides a comprehensive exploration of the challenges, stigma, and recovery pathways faced by individuals trapped in the cycle of addiction and mental health struggles.Drawing...
7) Substance Use Disorders in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients: Assessment and Treatment
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Internalized homophobia, alienation, poor support structures, and high levels of depression all contribute to substance abuse among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, with social activity at bars and clubs reinforcing addictive behavior. The threat of bias in treatment programs also prevents many from seeking help. An essential resource for human service professionals searching for the latest research on these unique issues, this...
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How do adolescents behave in the Mediterranean in terms of substance use patterns and risk behaviours? The work of MedSPAD, the Mediterranean School Survey on Alcohol and other Drugs, attempts to answer this question.
This publication, carried out within the framework of the Pompidou Group's Mediterranean Network on Drugs and Addiction, also provides information on socio-economic and drug policies around the region. The extensive comparison reveals...
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If you are struggling with your teen's or young adult's substance use issues, "The Compassion Antidote" offers a proven framework for creating change. Catherine Taughinbaugh, Certified Parent Coach, reveals evidence-based strategies for more productive conversations with your child. She explains how positive reinforcement, allowing for negative consequences, setting clear boundaries, and taking care of yourself will give you the best chance to help...
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The addictions treatment field is reaching a tipping point that is revolutionizing the ways that behavioral health leaders think about people with alcohol and other drug problemsand how services and systems are developed. Recovery Management / Recovery Oriented Systems of Care contains six monographs by renowned recovery advocate William L. While and colleagues. These monographs provide insight and analysis of the topics important to todays addiction...
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"In times more uncertain than ever before, Dear William answers the call for increased attention to individual and family substance use and mental health. His is a message that students and parents throughout the world need to hear. And as a creator of the national William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing at the University of Mississippi, David Magee is on a mission to find and share solutions to one of America's biggest problems that touches...
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