Evidence-Based Practice in the Field of Substance Abuse

A Book of Readings

Bruce A Thyer author Katherine S van Wormer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:22nd Dec '09

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Evidence-Based Practice in the Field of Substance Abuse cover

Offering readers the most current knowledge on what works in substance abuse treatment today

This one-of-a-kind anthology presents state-of-the-art material to help researchers better understand which interventions work and why, and it includes editorial commentary and critical thinking questions for each selection. The editors have organized this volume according to the process of evidence-based practice—introduction to evidence-based practice, assessment, gender-based and culturally sensitive interventions, treatment issues and innovations, and policy considerations. Connecting science and clinical research to the practical needs of persons with substance and mental health disorders, this volume is a groundbreaking resource for those who need empirically based material on treatment innovations.

Key Features

  • Data on a wide range of cutting-edge issues such as housing for homeless alcoholics and use of prescription medications to reduce drug cravings
  • Content by forward-looking experts in substance abuse treatment that promotes a public health perspective
  • Five-part organization focused on the major practice domains of parentcentered intervention, gender-based and culturally sensitive programming, and interventions across the life span

Target Audience
This is a must-have resource for substance abuse and mental health practitioners, faculty, policy makers, and students.

ISBN: 9781412975773

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 420g

312 pages