Theory and Practice of Addiction Counseling

Edited by:

Pamela S. Lassiter - University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA
John R. Culbreth - University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA

Other Titles in:
Social Work - Substance Abuse | Substance Abuse Counselling

April 2017 | 424 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

This one-of-a-kind text brings together contemporary theories of addiction and helps readers connect those theories to practice using a common multicultural case study. Theories covered include motivational interviewing, moral theory, developmental theory, cognitive behavioral theories, attachment theory, and sociological theory. Each chapter focuses on a single theory, describing its basic tenets, philosophical underpinnings, key concepts, and strengths and weaknesses. Each chapter also shows how practitioners using the theory would respond to a common case study, giving readers the opportunity to compare how the different theoretical approaches are applied to client situations. A final chapter discusses approaches to relapse prevention.

John R. Culbreth, Pamela S. Lassiter

From Treatment Lore to Theory Application: An Introduction to Addiction Theory and Practice

Treatment Lore

Overview of Book Sections and Chapters

Addiction Counseling Case Study

Appendix A

Pamela S. Lassiter, Michael S. Spivey

Historical Perspectives and the Moral Model

Colonial Era (1492 – 1763)

American Revolution & Young Republic (1763 – 1820s)

Temperance Movement (1826 – 1919)

Prohibition (1919 – 1933)

World War II Era (1939 – 1945)

Nixon Era (1969 – 1974)

Carter Era (1977 – 1981)

Reagan Era (1981 – 1989)

The 1990s and 2000s

Cultural Views of Addiction

Basic Tenets of the Moral Model

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Theory

Influences on Social Policy

Influences on Clinicians

Case Study Responses

Summary

Kathleen Brown-Rice, Regina Moro

Biological Theory-Genetics and Brain Chemistry

Overview of Empirical Research Findings on the Addictive Process

Basic Tenets of the Theory

Philosophical Underpinnings and Key Concepts of the Theory

Addictive Substances

How the Theoretical Approach is Utilized by Practitioners

Assessment and Prevention Implications

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Theory

Case Study Response

Summary

Appendix

Leigh F. Holman

Psychoanalytic Theory of Addiction

Basic Tenets of the Theory

Philosophical Underpinnings and Key Concepts of the Theory

How the Theoretical Approach is Utilized by Practitioners

Assessment and Prevention Implications

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Theory

Case Study Responses

Summary

Joseph B. Cooper

Self-Psychology Theory: Addiction and the wounded self

Philosophical underpinnings and key concepts of the theory

How the theoretical approach is utilized by practitioners

Assessment and prevention implications

Strengths and weaknesses

Case Study

Summary

Amy Williams, Rick Gressard

A Developmental Approach to Addiction Theory and Treatment

Common Elements of Developmental Theories

Overview of Selected Developmental Theories

Practitioner Uses and Applications to Addiction Counseling

Applications and Implications for Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

Strengths and Weaknesses of Developmental Theories

Case Study Responses

Summary

Leigh F. Holman, Rebecca G. Scherer

Attachment Theory

Basic Tenets of the Theory

Philosophical Underpinnings and Key Concepts of the Theory

How the Theoretical Approach is Utilized by Practitioners

Assessment and Prevention Implications

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Theory

Case Study Responses

Summary

Katie A. Lamberson

Sociological Theory

Brief History of Sociological/Cultural Influences on Addiction, Including Differences Between the U.S. and Other Parts of the World

Basic Tenets of the Theory

Philosophical Underpinnings and Key Concepts of the Theory

How the Theoretical Approach is Utilized by Practitioners

Assessment and Prevention Implications

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Theory

Case Study Responses

Summary

Simone F. Lambert, Heidi Unterberg, and Marsha Riggio

Family Systems Theory

Basic Tenets of the Theory

Philosophical Underpinnings and Key Concepts of the Theory

How the Theoretical Approach is Utilized by Practitioners

Children and Adolescents

Trauma

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Theory

Case Study Responses

Summary

Daniel Gutierrez, Astra Czerny

Transtheoretical Model for Change

Basic Tenets of the Theory

Philosophical Underpinnings and Key Concepts of the Theory

How the Approach is Utilized by Practitioners

Termination

Counselor’s Stance

Assessment Implications

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Theory

Case Study Responses

Summary

Todd Lewis

Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Substance Abuse and Dependence

Basic Tenets of Motivational Interviewing

Philosophical Underpinnings and Key Concepts of the Theory

Assessment and Prevention Implications

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Theory

Case Study Responses

Summary

Regina R. Moro, Jana Burson

Harm Reduction: Meeting Clients Where They Are

Basic Tenets of the Theory

Philosophical Underpinnings and Key Concepts of Harm Reduction

How the Theoretical Approach is Utilized by Practitioners

Assessment and Prevention Implications

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Theory

Case Study Responses

Summary

Ed Wahesh

Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Addiction Treatment

Basic Tenets of the Theory

Philosophical Underpinnings and Key Concepts of the Theory

How the Theoretical Approach is Utilized by Practitioners

Assessment and Prevention Implications

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Theory

Case Study Responses

Summary

Jeremy M. Linton

Twelve-Step Facilitation

Basic Tenets of the Theory

Philosophical Underpinnings and Key Concepts of the Theory

How the Theoretical Approach is Utilized by Practitioners

Assessment and Prevention Implications

Case Study Responses

Summary

Pamela S. Lassiter, Anneliese A. Singh

Constructivist Approaches to Addiction Counseling: Feminist, Womanist, and Narrative Theories

Feminist and Womanist Theories of Addiction Counseling

Narrative Approaches to Addiction Counseling

Feminist Theory Case Study Response

Womanist Theory Case Study Response

Narrative Theory Case Study Response

Summary

Craig S. Cashwell, Paula J. Swindle

Behavioral Addictions

Cultural Issues in Behavioral Addictions

Case Study Responses

Summary

Melanie M. Iarussi

Theory and Practice of Group Work with Addictions

A Brief History of Group Work in Addictions Treatment

Key Concepts and Theoretical Underpinnings of Group Work in Addiction Treatment

Group Work in Practice

Types of Group Treatment

Strengths and Weaknesses of Group Work with Addictions

Case Study Responses

Amanda L. Giordano, Elliott S. Woehler

Approaches to Relapse Prevention

Basic Tenets of Approaches to Relapse Prevention

Philosophical Underpinnings and Key Concepts of Relapse Prevention

How Approaches to Relapse Prevention are Utilized by Practitioners

Assessment and Prevention Implications

Strengths and Weaknesses of Approaches to Relapse Prevention

Case Study Responses

Summary

Appendix A

Supplements

Companion Website

Password-protected Instructor Resources include the following:

A Microsoft® Word test bank is available containing multiple choice, true/false, and essay questions for each chapter. The test bank provides you with a diverse range of pre-written options as well as the opportunity for editing any question and/or inserting your own personalized questions to effectively assess students’ progress and understanding.
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