Fundamentals of Substance Abuse Practice

This approachable, interdisciplinary text reflects the author's twenty-plus years of experience in the substance abuse field. Comprehensive andbroad in its scope, the book parallels the practice process with substance abuse clients, offering a four-stage organization (an overview thatincludes theoretical foundations, pharmacology, and models; client engagement; screening and assessment; and treatment) that walks studentsthrough this process. The book's highly applied nature ensures that students will find an abundance of specific information they can put to use indaily practice.