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With the recent increase in the scope of drug and alcohol problems
has come an awareness of the need for solutions. In this context,
federal support for research on drug problems increased
tremendously during the last 10 to 15 years with the establishment
of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Funding from
these and other sources has led to a substantial increase in the
quantity and quality ofpublished work related to substance abuse.
As data accumulate, it is becoming more apparent that substance
abuse problems are extremely complex and are influenced by a
variety ofbiological psychological, and environmental variables. Un
fortunately it has proved difficult to go beyond this conclusion to
a de scription of how these multiple factors work tagether to
influence the development of, and recovery from, drug and alcohol
dependence. The purpose of this book is to try to meet that
objective by including, in one volume, Iiterature reviews and
theoretical analyses from a wide variety of drug researchers. We
chose the authors in an attempt to assure that each of the various
Ievels of analysis appropriate to the substance abuse problems
would be included. In each case, the author was asked to consider
how the variables in is or her particular domain might con tribute
to the appearance of individual differences in both alcohol and
drug problems."
With the recent increase in the scope of drug and alcohol problems
has come an awareness of the need for solutions. In this context,
federal support for research on drug problems increased
tremendously during the last 10 to 15 years with the establishment
of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Funding from
these and other sources has led to a substantial increase in the
quantity and quality ofpublished work related to substance abuse.
As data accumulate, it is becoming more apparent that substance
abuse problems are extremely complex and are influenced by a
variety ofbiological psychological, and environmental variables. Un
fortunately it has proved difficult to go beyond this conclusion to
a de scription of how these multiple factors work tagether to
influence the development of, and recovery from, drug and alcohol
dependence. The purpose of this book is to try to meet that
objective by including, in one volume, Iiterature reviews and
theoretical analyses from a wide variety of drug researchers. We
chose the authors in an attempt to assure that each of the various
Ievels of analysis appropriate to the substance abuse problems
would be included. In each case, the author was asked to consider
how the variables in is or her particular domain might con tribute
to the appearance of individual differences in both alcohol and
drug problems."
Alcohol problems are widespread in our society and many approaches
to treatment are used, some more successful than others. This
volume in the new series, Advances in Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based
Practice, provides therapists and students with practical and
evidence-based guidance on diagnosis and treatment of alcohol
problems, and does so in a uniquely reader-friendly manner. The
book is both a compact how-to reference, for use by professional
clinicians in their daily work, as well as an ideal educational
resource for students and for practice-oriented continuing
education. The most important feature of the book is that it is
practical and reader-friendly. It has a similar structure to others
in the series, and is a compact and easy-to-follow guide, covering
all aspects of practice that are relevant in real-life. Tables,
boxed clinical pearls, and marginal notes assist orientation, while
checklists for copying and summary boxes provide tools for use in
daily practice.
Ensure that your substance abuse programs meet accreditation
requirements by using the Substance Abuse Program Accreditation
Guide, a practical guidebook that addresses the new 1995
accreditation standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Now thereAEs an easy-to-use
volume designed to support program staff and administrators of
treatment programs in their efforts to comply with the complete
revision of the JCAHO standards. The new accreditation standards
are wide-ranging and encompass a broad scope of material from
patient care to organizational elements. Although the vast areas
covered can be daunting to those in need of practical translation
of specific regulations, this pragmatic volume serves as a
definitive guide for understanding and abiding by all aspects of
the new standards. The contributors thoroughly explain the
accreditation standards, offer clear suggestions for programs and
centers to meet those standards, and illustrate specifically what
happens in the accreditation process. This guide brings knowledge
into action, providing program staff and administrators with
practical steps to ensure that their programs meet accreditation
requirements and stay in compliance. This wide-reaching volume
crosses over a wide array of disciplines including substance abuse,
program evaluation, social work, clinical/counseling psychology,
and drugs and behavior.
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