Substance Abuse

Aged just twenty-three, James Frey had destroyed his body and his mind almost beyond repair. When he enters a rehabilitation centre to try to reclaim his life, he has to flight to determine what future, if any, he has. His lack of self-pity, cynicism and piety gives him an unflinching honesty - a fe... More

A molecular biologist turned Buddhist monk, described by scientists as "the happiest man alive," demonstrates how to develop the inner conditions for true happiness.... More

A former cult member, now a counselor helping those affected by destructive cults, Hassan exposes the troubling facts about cults' recruitment, their use of psychological manipulation, and their often subtle influence on government, the legal system, and society as a whole. This updated paperback ed... More

Here is the book that answers all your questions about matters of the heart. A comprehensive, user's handbook. It explains in simple, lucid language all about the danger signals, management, and aftercare of major heart problems ranging from angina to heart attach; damaged heart valves; skipped and ... More

Now updated to include coverage of genetic testing in drug death investigation, the neurochemistry of nicotine and designer amphetamines, genetic doping in sports, and the implications of the Daubert ruling on the admissibility of scientific evidence in federal court, this edition also examines crim... More

Since the initial publication of this breakthrough work, motivational interviewing (MI) has been used by countless clinicians. Theory and methods have evolved apace, reflecting new knowledge on the process of behavior change, a growing body of outcome research, and the development of new application... More

Synthesizing all that is known about binge eating and the treatment of this prevalent, complex behavior, this book features contributions from leading experts from a wide variety of fields. Special FeaturesThe Eating Disorder Examination, the major clinical interview for assessing eating disorders, ... More

Evaluate medications and treatment programs Break free from addictive substances or behaviors and get a fresh start Think you have an addiction? This compassionate guide helps you identify the problem and work towards a healthy, realistic approach to recovery, explaining the latest clinical and self... More

Mental health and human services clinicians regularly encounter the myriad problems spawned by substance abuse - from the infant born to a woman addicted to crack cocaine to the elderly alcoholic who needs nursing home care. Until now, they have lacked a basic hands-on text to help them deal with th... More

Conquer your smoking triggers and cravings Break your bad habits, be healthier, and breathe easier! Ready to be smoke free? This friendly, practical guide helps you through the entire process of quitting smoking step by step - from understanding your addiction and reducing your desire to smoke to re... More

DRUG USE AND ABUSE takes an interdisciplinary approach in its coverage of current drug issues. It weaves psychological, historical, cultural, social, biological, and medical perspectives -- emphasizing the idea that a drug's effects depend not only on its properties, but also on the biological and p... More

This volume reviews a range of empirically supported approaches to prevention and treatment of adolescent substance use problems. The focus is on motivationally based brief interventions that can be delivered in a variety of contexts, that address key developmental considerations, and that draw on c... More

All organisms, from bees to computer networks, create signs, communicate, and exchange information. The field of semiotics explores the ways in which we use these signs to make inferences about the nature of the world. "Signs in Use"cuts across different semiotic schools to introduce six basic conce... More

Advancing the literature on a critical topic, this important new work illuminates the relationship between the anguish of eating disorder sufferers and the problems of ordinary women. The book covers a wide variety of issues - from ways in which gender may predispose women to eating disorders to the... More

This approachable, interdisciplinary book reflects the author's twenty-plus years of experience in the substance abuse field. Comprehensive and broad in its scope, the book parallels the practice process with substance abuse clients, offering a four-stage organization (an overview that includes theo... More

This unique clinical handbook offers the knowledge, skills, and materials needed to help all types of smokers, even the most hard-core, successfully quit. Provided are assessment tools, treatment planning guidelines, and a series of complete treatment packages, ranging from ultra-brief to more inten... More

How do you engage a reluctant client in discussing alcohol/drug use and build motivation for change? Hermine L. Graham and her team of co-authors have specifically developed this treatment manual for clinicians and therapists who work with clients presenting with co-existing severe mental health an... More

Does success in school protect teenagers from drug use? Does drug use impair scholastic success? This book tackles a key issue in adolescent development and health--the education-drug use connection. The authors examine the links and likely causal connections between educational experiences, delinqu... More