This volume is the most comprehensive guideáfor counselors and front-line professionals who work with the chemically dependant in a variety of settings. It is a very basic introduction that guides the counselor through treatment from A toáZ. Itáis alsoáa popular core text for courses in addiction/substance abuse counseling. Presents the state-of-the-art tools necessary to deliver outstanding treatment and meet the highest standards demanded by accrediting bodies.áChapters cover the gamut of treatment issues, including developing the therapeutic alliance, screening, detoxification, biopsychosocial assessment, dual-diagnosis, patient orientation, treatment planning, individual therapy, group therapy, case management, crisis intervention, referral, record keeping, discharge planning, and referral. Author Robert R. Perkinson provides case studies and step-by-step instructions with clear explanations and procedures that counselors need to use in all phases of patient care. One of the key features of this volume is the inclusion of over 50 appendices, which includes screening questionnaires, scales, history assessments, personal recovery plans, in-patient and out-patient schedules, and many, many more. The new edition will add more appendicies and update existing ones. More Reviews and Recommendations

Robert R. Perkinson, PhD, is the Clinical Director of Keystone Treatment Center in Canton, South Dakota. He is a Licensed Psychologist, South Dakota Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor, Level III, an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Nationally Certified Gambling Counselor. He is an internationally known motivational speaker and the author of numerous articles in the field of addictions. He is the author of two other books, The Chemical Dependence Treatment Planner, by John Wiley and Sons, New York, NY and God Talks To You by 1st Books Library Bloomington, IN. He has WebPages located at www.robertperkinson.com and www.godtalkstoyou.com where he answers questions for free and provides useful information. He has been practicing in the field of addictions for over 27 years. , is the Clinical Director of Keystone Treatment Center in Canton, South Dakota. He is a Licensed Psychologist, South Dakota Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor, Level III, an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Nationally Certified Gambling Counselor. He is an internationally known motivational speaker and the author of numerous articles in the field of addictions. He is the author of two other books, The Chemical Dependence Treatment Planner, by John Wiley and Sons, New York, NY and God Talks To You by 1 Books Library Bloomington, IN. He has WebPages located at and where he answers questions for free and provides useful information. He has been practicing in the field of addictions for over 27 years.

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