Main description:

This textbook on substance abuse and addiction will be a powerful guide at the graduate and undergraduate level for counselor educators and other disciplines. The unique aspect of this work is the focus addressing specific issues related to substance abuse and addiction utilizing the most current trends and evidence-based practices.The textbook includes interactive critical thinking questions, case vignettes, and strategies for counselors. It is designed to capture a passionate audience interested in understanding more about the addiction process and how to assist in overcoming addictive behaviors.

The author, Michele Mahr, has a PhD in Rehabilitation Psychology and combines her worldlife experiences with her role in academia in her line of research, substance abuse and addiction. Students, professors, and the general population will find this book enlightening, valuable, and a rich resource for coping with addiction and substance abuse.

The narrative stories and the scholarly research support how to address substance abuse and addiction issues within the counseling discipline. Within each chapter, there is a personal story, followed by current research and empirical data to support the topic, and a closing section including strategies for counselors to implement when working with individuals.

This book will be a viable tool and resource for several disciplines: rehabilitation counselors, addiction counselors, counselor educators, psychology majors, self-help, and substance abuse.

Contents:

Acknowledgements
Dedication
Chapter 1 Acceptance
The Voice from Within
Research on Commitment and Acceptance, Self-determination, and Positive Psychology
Counseling Strategies Focus on Optimism
Chapter 2 Addiction in the Family
Are we a Full Reflection of our Parents?
Research on Family Dynamics and Addiction
Specific Strategies to Combat the Family Cycle of Addiction
Chapter 3 The Psychosocial Aspects of Addiction and Substance Abuse
Distancing from Toxic Relationships
Research on the Significance of Social Support for Individuals with Substance Abuse and Addiction Challenges
Specific Strategies to Facilitate Social Support when Treating Individuals with Substance Abuse Challenges
Chapter 4 Nature vs. Nurture
Two Different Paths Research on the Genetic Predisposition of Addiction and the Environmental Influence
Strategies for Psychoeducation on Nature vs Nurture
Chapter 5 Potential Long Term Consequences for Children Exposed to Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Changing the thinking
Research on the Impact of Alcohol and Substance Use on Children
Strategies for Counselors Working with Children from Families with Substance Use Disorders
Chapter 6 The Neuropsychological Effects of Substance Abuse and Addiction
The Impact of Living in Fear
Research on Addiction and the Brain
Strategies and Tips on ""Re-wiring of the Brain"" When Working with Individuals with SUD
Chapter 7 Learning Resiliency
Why am I Resilient?
The Research on Resiliency
Suggested Strategies and Tips for Counselors in Training to Use in Fostering Resiliency
Chapter 8 Trauma, Crisis, and Substance Use Disorder
Normalizing Trauma
Research on the Correlation between Traumatic Events and Substance User Disorders
Strategies to Address both Trauma and Addiction
Chapter 9 Group Therapy for Recovery
Narrative on Group Work
Research on the Range of Group Therapy Models
Principles Embedded in Professional Psychotherapeutic Groups and Peer Support
Chapter 10 Health Promotion, Exercise, and Addiction
Exercise as a Recovery Tool
Exercise and the Brain
Wellness Strategies
Chapter 11 Co-Occurring Diagnosis
Questioning what is Normal
Research on Co-Occurring Disorders: Understanding the Complexity of How to Treat Each Disorder Simultaneously
Strategies/Frameworks for Working with Individuals with Co-Occurring Diagnoses
Chapter 12 Multi-Cultural Factors to Consider
Culture and History
Research on Various Ethnicities, Cultures, and Backgrounds and Substance Abuse
Chapter 13 The Impact of Addiction on the Family
Holding Death in My Arms
Research on Stress, Grief, and Post Traumatic Growth
Strategies for Counselors to Assist Affected Family Members (AFMs) with Grief and Bereavement