Electronic Books
A sample of E-Books from the Healey Library. Search E-Books for more resources about addiction and recovery.
- Community treatment of drug misuse: more than methadone - Seivewright, Nicholas
Treatment for drug misuse has been dominated in recent years by the use of methadone as a substitution agent in heroin dependency, to the extent that other treatment options have been neglected. This book draws on the author's direct clinical experience and makes use of international research findings to provide a comprehensive and highly practical guide to service provision and treatment for drug misuse, with an emphasis on social aspects. An essential resource for psychiatrists and other professionals involved in the management of drug misuse. - Creating the American junkie: addiction research in the classic era of narcotic control - Acker, Caroline Jean
Studies the construction of addiction as a physiological and psychological phenomenon in the 1920s and 1930s. Important topic today due to new social concerns, new settings where addicts are encountered, and a new disciplinary interests forcing a reexamination of the meaning of addiction. - Learning the language of addiction counseling - Miller, Geraldine A.
Designed to meet the training needs of new and experienced addiction counselors by presenting in a practical, user-friendly format the basic and cutting-edge research on addiction counseling as well as the latest trends in the self-help/grassroots movement. This comprehensive guide combines a basic overview of the addiction counseling field with specific information on working with varied clients in diverse settings and practical advice on treatment techniques and professional development. - Out of it: a cultural history of intoxication - Walton, Stuart
Examines intoxicants, from the everyday substances of alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco to the illicit realm of opiates, amphetamines, and hallucinogens. Also explores why intoxication has always been a part of the human experience from our earliest Stone Age rituals to the practices of the ancient Greeks and Romans, right on up through the Victorian era and ending with a flourish in modern times and more significantly, why the use of intoxicants is, and will continue to be, an essential part of being human. - Understanding addiction - Henderson, Elizabeth Connell
At the Healey Library
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- Bridges to recovery: addiction, family therapy, and multicultural treatment - Krestan, Jo-Ann
Call Number: HV 5199.5 .B75 2000
Brings together experts from three major fields within psychotherapy -- family therapy, addiction counseling and multicultural treatment -- to provide a practical and flexible framework for working with families within their individual cultural contexts. Drawing upon case studies, clinical anecdotes and proven treatment methods, Bridges to Recovery provides practitioners with a unique insight into the individual cultural nuances that make addiction recovery a very personal journey. - Addiction and change : how addictions develop and addicted people recover - DiClemente, Carlo C.
Call Number: RC 564 .D535 2003
Describes the why, when, and how to intervene for recovery in those addicted and for those at risk of becoming addicted. Presents a critical review of traditional theories and provides an overview of the Transtheoretical Model, how it integrates existing knowledge, and stimulates further research. - Substance abuse counseling - Lewis, Judith A.
Call Number: RC 564 .L49 2002
A practical overview of substance abuse counseling and addresses key issues early, including designing treatments to fit the individual needs of a client. - Addiction - Hoffman, John & Froemke, Susan
Call Number: DVD Addiction: a 14-part series
This HBO Documentary Film strives to break through the myths and explain what addiction really is, what causes it, and how to get the best available treatments. - Alcohol and drug use and the cultures of addiction - Torres, Ivette A. & Westbrook, Michele
Call Number: VIDEO Alcohol and drug use and the cultures of addiction
A panel discussion and interviews about recovery issues including community support for people in recovery. - Helping addicted youth find recovery
Call Number: VIDEO Helping addicted youth find recovery
A panel discussion and interviews exploring the complexity of recovery, including barriers, experiences and effective treatment modalities.
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