Working with substance misusers a guide to theory and practice

Working with Substance Misusers is a practical handbook for students and those who work with people who misuse drugs or alcohol. Written by experienced teachers and clinicians, the book introduces:* the substances themselves* theories relevant to substance use and misuse* the skills necessary to wor...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: McBride, Andrew, 1957- (-), Petersen, Trudi, 1965-
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Routledge 2002.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798064606719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • WORKING WITH SUBSTANCE MISUSERS A Guide to Theory andPractice; Copyright; Contents; Figures and Tables; Contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part I The basics; Chapter 1 Some drugs of misuse; Introduction; A simple classification of psychoactive drugs; Drug effects; Further reading; Chapter 2 Exploring substance misuse and dependence: explanations, theories and models; Introduction; Why do some people use or misuse substances?; Why do some people experience problems with substances?; Theories relating to substance dependence; Reader input; Further reading; References; Appendix 2.1
  • Chapter 3 Working effectively with substance misusersIntroduction; Existing training and educational provision; Knowledge; Training; Reader input; References; The Competency Assessment Tool (CAT): A personal learning plan for substance misuse practitioners; Part II The care and treatment of substance misusers; Chapter 4 Client assessment; Introduction; Assessment is intervention; Priority setting; The setting; Interview; Reader input; Further reading; Appendix 4.1; Chapter 5 Behavioural and cognitive behavioural approaches to substance misuse treatment; Introduction
  • A cognitive model of substance misuse and abuseIntervening using cognitive-behavioural techniques; Other strategies; Reader input; Further reading; References; Chapter 6 Motivationally based interventions for behaviour change; Introduction; The development of motivational interviewing; Reader input; References; Further reading; Chapter 7 Brief interventions, brief interactions; Introduction; Intervention or interaction?; Stages of change; Evidence of effectiveness; Brief motivational counselling; Reader input; Further reading; References; Chapter 8 Harm minimisation; Introduction; Theory
  • MethodsDoes harm minimisation work?; Reader input; Further reading; References; Appendix 8.1: An overview of safer injecting advice and information; Needle exchange assessment; Preparation of the substance; Knowledge of safer injecting and sharing practices; First aid knowledge; Giving safer injecting advice and information; Further reading; Chapter 9 Twelve step approaches; Introduction; History; How does the 12 step movement view addiction?; How does the 12 step movement view recovery?; Theoretical aspects; Reader input; Further reading; References
  • Chapter 10 Family interventions in substance misuseIntroduction; Interventions; The evidence base; Reader input; References; Chapter 11 Medical approaches and prescribing: drugs; Introduction; Treatment aims; Medical management of opioid dependence; Medical management of stimulant dependence; Medical management of benzodiazepine dependence; Management of dependence on other drugs; Good practice in the treatment of drug dependence; Reader input; Further reading; Chapter 12 Medical approaches and prescribing: alcohol; Introduction; Detoxification; Drugs to treat dependence; Reader input
  • Further reading