The recovery handbook : understanding addictions and evidenced-based treatment practices
Nicholas D. Young (Author), Melissa A. Mumby (Author), Jennifer A. Smolinski (Author)
"Millions of lives have been destroyed by addiction. 'The Recovery Handbook: Understanding Addictions and Evidenced-Based Treatment Practices' is a promising tool for those who care for individuals with addictions as well as those who are ready to make new choices for themselves. This practical guide offers a look at statistics, behaviors, short- and long-term effects as well as promising strategies, protocols and programs that can assist the recovering addict. Important topics such as substance abuse, and gambling, sex, and food addictions are included as well. This is a book that will need to be read more than once to fully capture the wealth of information contained within its page. It will quickly become a valuable reference guide for all who seek to understand addictions and related clinical practice."-- Publisher's website
ix, 164 pages ; 24 cm
9781622739677, 9781648890659, 1622739671, 1648890652
1151531376
Part One: Substance addictions
Introduction to addictions and evidenced-based practices : statistics and the devastating nature of addiction
Depressants, alcohol & cannabinoids
Stimulants, psychotherapeutic and other prescription medications
Hallucinogens, inhalants and other illegal drugs
Treatment for substance abuse addictions
Part Two: Behavioral addictions
Fighting against the odds : understanding gambling addiction
Fighting the struggle within : understanding food addiction
When pleasure becomes pain : understanding sex addiction
The never-ending search for a bargain : understanding shopping addiction
Living in virtual reality : understanding internet and gaming addiction
Part Three: Resources
Resources for recovering addicts, families/peers, and clinicians