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Treating Alcohol and Drug Problems in Psychotherapy Practice
Doing What Works

Arnold M. Washton and Joan E. Zweben

312 Pages
Size: 6" x 9"

Paperback:
July 2008
ISBN 978-1-59385-980-0
Cat. #5980
Price: $27.00
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Hardcover:
February 2006
ISBN 978-1-57230-077-4
Cat. #0077
Price: $50.00
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Written specifically for the office-based psychotherapist, this practical guide describes how to detect, assess, diagnose, and treat clients presenting with a range of alcohol and drug problems. Detailed is an integrated, flexible psychotherapeutic approach that emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship, engaging clients "where they are," and addressing substance use within the larger context of their lives. The authors describe in very pragmatic terms how to use a combination of motivational, cognitive-behavioral, 12-step, and psychodynamic techniques with clients in different stages of change. Techniques are brought to life with numerous case vignettes, and appendices include reproducible client forms and handouts.