Alcohol Use Disorders (Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence Based Practice)

Alcohol Use Disorders (Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence Based Practice)

by RondaL.Dearing (Author), Gerard J . Connors (Author), StephenA.Maisto (Author)

Synopsis

This book provides practice-oriented, evidence-based guidance on treating alcohol problems - one of the most widespread health problems in modern society.This volume in the series Advances in Psychotherapy - Evidence-Based Practice provides therapists and students with practical and evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol problems.Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are widespread, and the individual and societal problems associated with these disorders have made the study and treatment of alcohol use disorders a clinical research priority. Research over the past several decades has led to the development of excellent empirically supported treatment methods. This book aims to increase clinicians' access to empirically supported interventions for alcohol use disorders, with the hope that these methods will become the standard in clinical practice.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 82
Edition: 1
Publisher: Hogrefe & Huber
Published: 01 Oct 2007

ISBN 10: 0889373175
ISBN 13: 9780889373174

Media Reviews
As a teacher of graduate courses on substance abuse, I have long waited for a book like this. An excellent review of evidence-based assessment and treatment methods, presented at an easily understood yet high level, objectively, and with valuable clinical advice. Mark B. Sobell, PhD, Professor, Center for Psychological Studies and Codirector of the Guided Self-Change Clinic, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL This book provides a remarkably clear, comprehensive, but succinct, coverage of our current understanding of how best to help people with alcohol use disorders. Everything the practicing clinician needs to know is there. Nick Heather, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Alcohol and Other Drug Studies, Division of Psychology, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK