NCJ Number
178466
Editor(s)
Richard J. Frances,
Sheldon I. Miller
Date Published
1998
Length
651 pages
Annotation
Evidence has grown for the effectiveness of drug addiction treatment, and refinements have been made in cognitive, behavioral, and psychodynamic treatment methodologies; these changes are the focus of this volume.
Abstract
Part I is composed of two chapters that provide an overview of the historical and social context of psychoactive substance disorders and addiction treatment. Part II consists of two chapters on diagnostic instruments. They focus on comprehensive substance abuse evaluation and laboratory testing. Seven chapters on psychoactive substance disorders are presented in Part III. The disorders relate to the following substances: alcohol; sedative/hypnotics and benzodiazepines; opioids; cocaine and stimulants; hallucinogens, phencyclidine, marijuana, and inhalants; and tobacco. One chapter discusses clinical interactions and detoxification for alcohol and multiple-drug dependents. The seven chapters of Part IV address treatment issues for special populations, including those with psychiatric disorders and AIDS, adolescent substance abusers, addictions of the elderly, substance abuse in minority populations, and addictive disorders in women. One chapter in Part IV discusses addiction psychiatry and the law. Part V contains seven chapters on treatment selection and modalities. Topics covered are differential therapies and options; individual psychodynamic psychotherapy; family-based treatment; group therapy, self-help groups, and network therapy; cognitive therapy; primary care office management; and psychopharmacological treatments. Chapter references and a subject index