This text is designed for the drug and substance abuse counseling course that prepares future health professionals
to work with patients, clients, and families of abusers. It provides perspective on the aspects and problems associated
with addiction and discusses the fundamentals of the dynamics of chemical dependency. The new edition improves
topic flow for easier understanding and brings the research base into the 21st century.
New Features
Updated and Reorganized Introductory Chapters: Chapters 1 and 2 have been updated and reorganized to reflect
current information on etiology and trends in substance abuse and dependence.
New Information on Recovery: Chapter 9 has been revised and updated to focus on the issues of change and motivation
and on ways to help substance abusers focus on recovery. The chapter outlines ways to overcome denial and defensive
rationalizations, and to avoid enabling behavior while maintaining healthy boundaries.
Treatment and Relapse Prevention: Chapter 11 has been reorganized and updated to help students understand both
recovery and relapse prevention. The chapter lays a solid foundation for those who will explore careers in the
counseling fields.
Updated Chapter Pedagogy: The new edition features many teaching and learning aids, including a chapter review,
chapter learning objectives, and discussion questions.
Table of Contents
Section I: Understanding Substance Abuse
1 Putting Drugs in Perspective
2 Why do People Abuse Drugs?
3 Drug Specific Information: Drugs on the Street Where You Live
4 Screening and Assessment of Alcohol/Drug Problems
Section II: Family
5 Substance Abuse and Family Systems
6 Parenting: Impact on Alcohol Use and Abuse
7 Growing Up in an Alcoholic Family System
Section III: Prevention and Treatment
8 Prevention of Substance Abuse Problems
9 Change, Motivation & Intervention for Substance Abuse Problems
10 Disorders Co-Occurring with Substance Abuse
11 Alcohol/Drug Treatment and Relapse Prevention
Appendix A: Trends in Annual Prevalence of Use of Various Drugs for Eight, Tenth, and Twelfth Graders
Appendix B: Alcohol/Drug Screening Inventories
Appendix C: Medication Examples
Appendix D: At-Risk Factors For Substance Abuse
