Published December, 2009
By Roger Roffman, Robert S. Stephens, G. Alan Marlatt and G.Alan Marlatt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Series: International Research Monographs in the Addictions
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Cannabis dependence is controversial. Does it occur? What are the signs? How many people are affected? What are the health risks? Are there effective interventions? Have they been tested on adults and adolescents? Should we legalise, regulate or prohibit? This state-of-the-science review sets out to answer all those questions.

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Published November, 2009
By Michael J. Taleff
Publisher: Springer (Springer Publishing Co Inc)
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Helps addiction professionals revise their ethical practice and their ethical thinking. This book presents common ethical dilemmas that addiction professionals face in their daily work. It lets readers to consider their own responses to common dilemmas, and how to apply various models and modes of thinking to their practice.

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Published October, 2009
By Peter Phillips, Tom Sandford, Olive McKeown and PA Phillips
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd))
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Dual Diagnosis: Practice in Context is a practical evidence-based guide for practitioners working in multi-disciplinary mental health and substance misuse service settings. Divided into three sections, this comprehensive and international text first explores the contemporary contextual issues surrounding the subject area.

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Published September, 2009
By Howard Liddle
Publisher: Eurospan (Hazelden Information & Educational Services)
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Dr. Liddle discusses the multiple factors that contribute to the development of adolescent substance abuse, its accompanying emotional and behavioral problems, focusing on a type of therapy called Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)

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Published September, 2009
By David W. Springer, Allen Rubin and DW Springer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd (John Wiley & Sons Inc)
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Addressing substance abuse treatment for youths and adults, this volume helps busy practitioners by providing the "how-to" and "what now" rather than using the typical academic approach.

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Published September, 2009
By Susanne MacGregor
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
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This book provides a unique insight into the current shape of the drugs treatment system in England. It discusses findings of the Department of Health, placing them in the context of policy, practice, and service development.

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Published July, 2009
By Douglas Braun-Harvey and Douglas Braun
Publisher: Springer (Springer Publishing Co Inc)
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Shows rehab staff how to implement the concepts in Sexual Health in Recovery through group activities, guided discussions, role plays, and more.

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Published July, 2009
By Arthur E. Jongsma and David J. Berghuis
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
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Contains complete prewritten session and patient presentation descriptions for various behavioral problems. This book features prewritten progress notes that are organized around 44 main presenting problems and can be adapted to fit a particular client need or treatment situation. It is suitable for mental health professionals.

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Published June, 2009
By Cynthia A. Briggs and Jennifer L. Pepperell
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
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Covers the efficacy of treatment approaches and interventions that are tailored to working with addicted women. This book provides a feminist approach to understanding the experience of addiction. It also features an historical look at women and addiction (research, treatment, demongraphics).

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Published June, 2009
By Lee M. Cohen, Frank L. Collins, Alice Young, Dennis E. McChargue, Thad R. Leffingwell, Katrina L. Cook and Frank L. Collins, Jr.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group)
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Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) involves the integration of the best evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. This text provides a summary of the status of the evidence based practice for both the assessment and treatment of specific substance use disorders.

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