Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs challenging myths, assessing theories, individualizing interventions Ann A. Abbott, editor. - Washington, D.C. NASW Press/National Association of Social Workers 2000 - xiv, 410 p. 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Response to the challenges of ATOD Context of practice : myths and realities of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs Criteria for selecting theories and models for ATOD practice Values, ethics, and ethical dilemmas in ATOD practice Dynamics of drug use and abuse Stages and processes of change model : implications for social work ATOD practice Engagement : an ongoing process Assessment : techniques and instruments for data collection Goal setting and contracting : problem solving revisited Strategies for intervention with individuals Intervention with groups Intervention with families Prevention : a viable and critical component of intervention Strengths of the social work perspective-- ATOD challenges of the new millennium Ann A. Abbott -- Katherine M. Wood and Patricia C. Dunn -- Ann A. Abbott -- Patricia C. Dunn -- Christine Boyle -- Ann A. Abbott and Katherine M. Wood -- Patricia C. Dunn -- Sondra Burman -- Sharon C. Lyter and Lloyd L. Lyter -- Michael D. Paulus -- Irene R. Bush -- Ann A. Abbott. Introduction Epilogue

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Social work with alcoholics.
Substance abuse--Prevention.
Social work with drug addicts

HV5275 / .A548 2000

362.29 / A3543

2001 J-980 HV 5275 / A354 2000