Substance Abuse Intervention Guide for Therapists (ISSN)

The author of the AP's bestselling "Therapist's Guide to Clinical Intervention" has now shifted her focus to substance abuse intervention. The book will follow a similar format to her previous work, presenting information in an easy-to-read outline form, accompanied by relevant forms, patient questionnaires, checklists, business documents, and the like.

Part I of the book discusses the social impact of substance abuse and provides a general overview of the physiological and psychological characteristics of abuse, the DSM IV definition of abuse, and the classifications of various types of drugs.

The main section of the book, Part II, covers assessment, the different stages of abuse/recovery, and treatment choices. This includes a discussion of the myriad self-help options (e.g., AA), group therapy, brief therapy, and more. The discussion also addresses the determination of treatment as inpatient or outpatient, as well as issues relevant to special populations (teenagers, geriatrics, comorbidity patients, etc.).

Part III of the book presents skill-building resources, while Part IV covers prevention, quality assurance, and includes a glossary.

Key features of the book include:

• Outlines of treatment goals and objectives
• Outlines for assessing special circumstances
• Skill-building resources to supplement treatment

Overall, the book aims to provide a comprehensive and accessible guide to substance abuse intervention, drawing on the author's expertise and the success of her previous work.

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