Substance Abuse: Information for School Counselors, Social Workers, Therapists, and Counselors

This comprehensive guide to substance abuse provides practical coverage of alcohol and other drug prevention, treatment, and recovery for generalist students, prospective mental health professionals, and allied professionals.

With a focus on clinically relevant knowledge, the book covers cultural competence, co-occurring disorders, other behavioral addictions, children and families, and ethics and confidentiality.

The new edition includes a new chapter on "Co-Occurring Disorders and Other Special Populations," as well as updated information on cultural competencies and intervening with special populations such as the elderly and LGBTQQI.

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