Addiction Treatment: A Strengths Perspective - Softcover

Katherine Van Wormer; Diane Davis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495090824 ISBN 13: 9780495090823

Publisher: Wadsworth, 2007

Synopsis

Covers the biological, psychological, and social aspects of alcoholism, eating disorders, compulsive gambling, and other addictions. This title includes topics such as the case against so-called underage drinking laws, to show you the importance of reducing the harm of any addictive behavior.

About this title

Review:

"I have used this text for more than three years and have had dozens of students tell me that it forever changed the way that they interact with their clients. Others have taken research based concepts to their agencies, resulting in policy and practice change that has enhanced client success. Transformation of the field is what this text is about. It is what I have been waiting for." "The author writes in an organized and logical way making the material very accessible and understandable for students I have and will continue to use this textbook for courses that I teach at both college and university levels."

Synopsis:

"Addiction Treatment" covers the biological, psychological, and social aspects of alcoholism, eating disorders, compulsive gambling, and other addictions. First-person narratives about the experience of addiction provide you a realism and depth of study not commonly found in textbooks. In addition, you will study topics that interest you, such as the case against so-called underage drinking laws, to show you the importance of reducing the harm of any addictive behavior.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0495090824
• ISBN 13: 9780495090823
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 512