“A richly designed text and resource tool for graduate counseling students as well as the novice and seasoned professional substance abuse therapist.”

—Family Journal (on the second edition)


“An excellent practical reference….The book includes enough information on different types of substance abuse to communicate how treatment must be adapted for different drugs of abuse.”

—Social Work (on the first edition)


“Straussner and Steen have captured the voices of today’s leading experts in substance use treatment, creating an authoritative, practice-ready volume for today’s classrooms. Clinically grounded, accessible, and contemporary, the book equips students and practitioners to understand substance use disorders across individuals, families, systems, and communities. I recommend this text for graduate-level courses in substance use treatment, clinical practice, behavioral health, and trauma-informed care, as well as for professional training settings. Updated attention to evidence-informed interventions, harm reduction, peer support, integrative care, specific populations, and emerging policy issues makes the fourth edition indispensable for preparing the next generation of behavioral health professionals.”

—Rebecca J. Gomez, PhD, Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and David Johnson Fellow in Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin