Counselor Magazine's Addiction Professional Reference Guide - Softcover

White, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0757306489 ISBN 13: 9780757306488

Publisher: Health Communications Inc, 2006

Synopsis

The Essential Desk Reference for Every Addiction Professional. From noted Counselor contributor William L. White, M.A., comes the most comprehensive reference available today for the addiction professional. A consolidated resource directory for anyone working in the addiction treatment and recovery fields, this desk reference includes listings for: 

· important national organizations 

· related governmental agencies 

· trade associations 

· accrediting organizations 

· addiction research centers 

· private foundations funding prevention and treatment-related initiatives 

· contact information for addiction licensing and certification organizations 

Today's professional often faces ethical and legal dilemmas during the course of addiction treatment and recovery support. This guide includes helpful guidelines and resources for handling issues, including confidentiality, counselor-client relationships, and compliance with the law. In a field that is constantly growing and evolving, Counselor Magazine's Addiction Professional's Reference Guide  will serve as an invaluable resource for practicing counselors. 

About this title

About the Author

William L. White, M.A., is a senior research consultant at Chestnut Health Systems with more than thirty-five years of experience in the addictions field as a counselor, clinical director, researcher, and trainer. He has authored or coauthored ten books and more than 200 articles and monographs.

Edition details

• Publisher: Health Communications Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: French
• ISBN 10: 0757306489
• ISBN 13: 9780757306488
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256