Treatment Strategies for Substance Abuse and Process Addictions (eBook)

Robert L. Smith, PhD, is the department chair and professor in the Counseling and Educational Psychology Department at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, as well as president of the American Counseling Association (2014-2015).

"Substance addiction and abuse permeate modern life at unrecognized levels, and many behavioral addictions go completely unrecognized or untreated. Dr. Smith and his colleagues present realistic examples of the complete spectrum of substance and process addictions with integrated models of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. It is important for all professionals to learn how pervasive this problem is and how to create effective client treatment plans. This book should be mandatory reading for all counselors and therapists."--Jon Carlson, PsyD, EdD, Distinguished Professor, Governors State University

"This important resource for practitioners, counselor educators, and students uniquely addresses the behavioral addictions particularly relevant in contemporary society. This is a 'must have' for any professional working with addiction issues. I look forward to using this text in my practice and in the classroom!"--Thelma Duffey, PhD, President, American Counseling Association (2015-2016)

"This book offers readers a bevy of case studies and evidenced-based strategies for effectively counseling clients struggling with addictive disorders. It highlights the importance of assessing and treating the cooccurrence of substance and process addictions, resulting in improved treatment outcomes for clients."--W. Bryce Hagedorn, PhD, President, Association for Spiritual, Ethical, & Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC), Program Director of Counselor Education, University of Central Florida