Chemical Dependency Counseling

Helping individuals recover from addiction is one of the most rewarding professions in the world.Chemical Dependency Counseling: A Practical Guideis the most comprehensive text written for those counselors and professionals who work with or plan to work with clients struggling with chemical dependency in a variety of settings.

Following the model of twelve-step programs, providing a ground-up introduction to guide the counselor through treatment from A to Z, and can be used as a core text for courses in addiction or substance abuse counseling. AuthorRobert R. Perkinsonpresents state-of-the-art tools necessary to deliver outstanding treatment and meet the highest standards demanded by accrediting bodies.

This6th editioncontinues to outline the best evidence-based treatment in the world, with a concentration on the following: cognitive behavioral therapy; motivational enhancement; medication assisted treatment, skills training; and 12-step facilitation.