Main description:

This book provides practice-oriented, evidence-based guidance on treating alcohol problems - one of the most widespread health problems in modern society.This volume in the series "Advances in Psychotherapy - Evidence-Based Practice" provides therapists and students with practical and evidence-based guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol problems.Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are widespread, and the individual and societal problems associated with these disorders have made the study and treatment of alcohol use disorders a clinical research priority. Research over the past several decades has led to the development of excellent empirically supported treatment methods. This book aims to increase clinicians' access to empirically supported interventions for alcohol use disorders, with the hope that these methods will become the standard in clinical practice.

Contents:

1 Description of Alcohol Use Disorders; 1.1 Terminology; 1.2 Definition; 1.3 Epidemiology; 1.4 Course and Prognosis; 1.5 Differential Diagnosis; 1.6 Comorbidities; 1.7 Diagnostic Procedures and Documentation; 2 Theories and Models of Alcohol Use Disorders; 2.1 Traditional Theories of AUDs; 2.2 Biopsychosocial Model of AUDs; 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 General Guidelines and Considerations; 3.3 Drinking History; 3.4 Life-Functioning; 3.5 Prioritizing Problems and Needs; 3.6 Referral Issues; 4 Treatment; 4.1 Introduction and Overview; 4.2 Behavioral and Psychological Methods; 4.3 Extensions of Basic CBT; 4.4 Psychopharmacological Methods; 4.5 Mutual (Peer) Self-Help Groups; 4.6 Efficacy and Prognosis; 4.7 Combination of Treatment Methods; 4.8 Problems in Carrying Out Treatment; 4.9 Multicultural Considerations; 5 Further Reading; 6 References; 7 Appendix: Tools and Resources.