Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy (eBook)

BRAD DONOHUE is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is the director of the Achievement Center, which is focused on the development of evidence-based protocols for use in disadvantaged populations. DANIEL N. ALLEN is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His research focuses on the neuropsychological correlates of mental illness, including substance use disorders and evidence-based interventions for these disorders.

Foreword by Nate Azrin v

Preface vii

Acknowledgments xi

Chapter 1 Introduction to Family Behavior Therapy 1

Chapter 2 Infrastructure 19

Chapter 3 Therapeutic Style, Techniques, and Implementation Strategies 47

Chapter 4 Establishing Effective Agendas for Treatment Sessions 63

Chapter 5 Establishing Goals and Rewards for Maintaining a Drug-Free Lifestyle 71

Chapter 6 Developing a Successful Treatment Plan 97

Chapter 7 Enhancing Relationships 107

Chapter 8 Enhancing Communication Skills 121

Chapter 9 Restructuring the Environment to Facilitate a Drug-Free Lifestyle 137

Chapter 10 Managing Negative Behaviors, Thoughts, and Feelings 169

Chapter 11 Gaining Employment 197

Chapter 12 Managing Finances 213

Chapter 13 Concluding Treatment and Planning for Success 227

References 233

Author Index 237

Subject Index 238

About the Authors 244

About the CD-ROM 249

"I am delighted with the book Treating Adult Substance Abuse
Using Family Behavior Therapy. As a relatively new therapist, I
used the FBT protocols in a practice setting and the highly
structured interventions provided me a sense of confidence while
developing professional competence in working with very challenging
populations. Although simple in theory, families are empowered by
these absolutely positive techniques."

--Amy S. Bizjak, Staff Development Training
Coordinator, Bethesda Children's Home, Meadville, PA

"I strongly recommend Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using
Family Behavior Therapy. Donohue and Allen give readers a
step-by-step approach using empirical strategies, client-therapist
dialogues, checklists, and handouts that make the therapy process
clear and concrete. This book is a must read for all who want use
FBT in their practice."

--Robert J. Meyers, Ph.D., Emeritus Associate Research
Professor of Psychology, University of New Mexico

"Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior
Therapy: A Step-by-Step Approach is a welcome addition to the
evidence-based substance use disorder treatment literature. This
volume provides a large amount of helpful information, materials,
and, true to the title, step-by-step instructions for implementing
and troubleshooting family based behavioral treatment for substance
use problems."

--Mark B. Sobell, Ph.D., A.B.P.P., Professor, and
Linda Sobell, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Associate Director of
Clinical Training, Center for Psychological Studies, Nova
Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL