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Relapse: Conceptual Research and Clinical Perspectives
This highly valuable book provides information on the problem of relapse in alcoholism and drug addiction. Experts address conceptual issues, summarize research on relapse, and explore a variety of theoretical and clinical models of relapse prevention. Several chapters describe practical applications of relapse prevention approaches used in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Rather than adhere to one particular approach, this volume presents diverse viewpoints on clinical applications of relapse prevention.
Intended for all professionals in medicine, psychiatry, social work, psychology, and nursing who work with individuals who have alcohol or other drug problems. Of particular interest to clinicians who treat alcoholics and drug abusers as well as administrators or supervisors who wish to develop and implement new types of relapse prevention programs.
Unique in that it addressed conceptual, research, and clinical perspectives. Contributors, many who have published extensively on the subject, include a range of individuals, from those involved in academic research to those who work on the front lines in treatment facilities.
SOFT BACKCOVER COPY Conceptual, Research, and Clinical Perspectives provides new and valuable information on the problem of relapse with alcoholics and drug addicts. Some of the most respected authorities in the field describe practical applications of relapse prevention approaches used in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. They also discuss important conceptual issues, review the research on relapse, and explore theoretical and clinical models of relapse prevention.
In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the problem of relapse in chemically dependent individuals. With advanced research into the causes of relapse and the effectiveness of relapse prevention treatment models and new approaches to relapse prevention, more patients and their families are receiving specialized relapse prevention education and treatment focusing on long-term maintenance. Subsequently, all professionals in medicine, psychiatry, social work, psychology, and nursing who work with individuals who have alcohol or other drug problems will find it essential to read this up-to-the-minute volume. Clinicians who treat alcoholics and drug abusers and administrators or supervisors who wish to develop and implement new types of relapse prevention programs will applaud the comprehensive insights and applications featured in Conceptual, Research, and Clinical Perspectives.
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Intended for all professionals in medicine, psychiatry, social work, psychology, and nursing who work with individuals who have alcohol or other drug problems. Of particular interest to clinicians who treat alcoholics and drug abusers as well as administrators or supervisors who wish to develop and implement new types of relapse prevention programs.
Unique in that it addressed conceptual, research, and clinical perspectives. Contributors, many who have published extensively on the subject, include a range of individuals, from those involved in academic research to those who work on the front lines in treatment facilities.
SOFT BACKCOVER COPY Conceptual, Research, and Clinical Perspectives provides new and valuable information on the problem of relapse with alcoholics and drug addicts. Some of the most respected authorities in the field describe practical applications of relapse prevention approaches used in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. They also discuss important conceptual issues, review the research on relapse, and explore theoretical and clinical models of relapse prevention.
In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the problem of relapse in chemically dependent individuals. With advanced research into the causes of relapse and the effectiveness of relapse prevention treatment models and new approaches to relapse prevention, more patients and their families are receiving specialized relapse prevention education and treatment focusing on long-term maintenance. Subsequently, all professionals in medicine, psychiatry, social work, psychology, and nursing who work with individuals who have alcohol or other drug problems will find it essential to read this up-to-the-minute volume. Clinicians who treat alcoholics and drug abusers and administrators or supervisors who wish to develop and implement new types of relapse prevention programs will applaud the comprehensive insights and applications featured in Conceptual, Research, and Clinical Perspectives.
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274 pages, Hardcover
First published August 30, 1989
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May 9, 2017
Describes various conceptual and clinical perspectives about Models of relapse, relapse prevention, and treatments.
Outlines various conceptual perspectives on chemical dependency, relapse prevention treatment models, and practical clinical applications of relapse prevention. Good description of the CENAPS (Center of Applied Sciences) Model for treatment
Outlines various conceptual perspectives on chemical dependency, relapse prevention treatment models, and practical clinical applications of relapse prevention. Good description of the CENAPS (Center of Applied Sciences) Model for treatment
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