Includes bibliographical references and index.

Competencies, standards, and case scenario -- Intake -- Assessment -- Diagnosis, placement and treatment planning -- Addiction theory and counseling approaches -- Individual counseling -- Group counseling -- Family counseling -- Recovery and relapse dynamics -- Aftercare and discharge planning -- Co-occurring disorders -- Diversity issues -- Drug classifications -- Emerging fields of addiction -- Certification as a substance abuse counselor

"This book is a unique approach in that it follows a client through the counselling process (intake, assessment, individual, group, family counselling, and then discharge and relapse prevention planning). Along the way, readers are introduced to theories, techniques and hands-on examples of what is required in the counselling process"--

"Written by authors with extensive experience as practitioners and educators, this text serves as a straightforward resource for undergraduate and graduate students who have a goal of becoming counselors or therapists in the field of addiction. While many books on the subject follow a similar format (i.e., introduction, classification of drugs, theories of counseling, etc.), Addictions Counseling takes one client and follows her through the entire treatment experience-from referral and assessment, all the way through relapse prevention and discharge planning. In following her through the treatment journey, readers are introduced to theories and techniques for approaching each of the topics discussed. This book is a must-read for anybody interested in pursuing a career as an addiction specialist." -- Publisher's description