Research Guides: Addiction and Recovery Studies Research Guide: Books and eBooks

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Treating Addiction by William R. Miller; Alyssa A. Forcehimes; Allen Zweben
ISBN: 9781462540440
Publication Date: 2019
Provides a roadmap for effective clinical practice, including assessment and intervention strategies for addiction and substance abuse.
Substance Abuse Treatment by Sylvia I. Mignon
ISBN: 9780826195784
Publication Date: 2014
This book synthesizes treatment approaches from medicine, psychology, sociology, and social work, and examines controversies over best practices in substance treatment and closely analyzes current research findings and their applicability for improving substance abuse treatment in the future.
Substance Use Disorders and Addictions by Keith J. Morgen
ISBN: 9781483370569
Publication Date: 2016
Substance Use Disorders and Addictions examines co-occurring psychiatric disorders as the norm with substance use disorders and addictions.
Harm Reduction by Barbara Krasner (Editor)
ISBN: 9781534504134
Publication Date: 2018
Experts on several sides of the harm reduction debate offer perspectives on a philosophy that accepts the idea that drug use is inevitable and that making it safer is a more realistic approach.
Treating Women with Substance Use Disorders by Shelly F. Greenfield
ISBN: 9781462525768
Publication Date: 2016
An empirically supported treatment approach that emphasizes self-care and developing skills for relapse prevention and recovery, the WRG is designed for a broad population of women with alcohol and drug use disorders.

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Substance Use Disorders by Antoine Douaihy (Editor); Dennis C. Daley (Editor)
ISBN: 9780199898169
Publication Date: 2013
Focuses on the clinical implications of substance use disorders and epidemiology, etiology, classifications, screening and assessment, and pharmacotherapy and psychosocial interventions.
The Substance Abuse Handbook by Pedro Ruiz; Eric C. Strain
ISBN: 9781451191967
Publication Date: 2014
Clinically oriented information on the subject of substance use, abuse, and dependence, with focused, expert information on every aspect of the field, including etiological factors; substances of abuse; compulsive and addictive behaviors; evaluation and diagnostic classification; treatment modalities, management of associated medical conditions; substance abuse in youth and the elderly; women's issue; special groups and settings; models of prevention; training and education; and policy issues.
Harm Reduction in Substance Use and High-Risk Behaviour by Richard Pates (Editor); Diane Riley (Editor)
ISBN: 9781405182973
Publication Date: 2012
Harm Reduction in Substance Use and High-Risk Behaviour offers a comprehensive exploration of the policy, practice and evidence base of harm reduction.
Social Work and Drug Use by Ian Paylor; Fiona Measham; Alison Wilson; Hugh Asher
ISBN: 9780335234554
Publication Date: 2012
This book provides a comprehensive and practical account of this important area of health and social care and provides a basis for social workers to develop a rounded approach to their practice with drug and alcohol users.