Substance use and abuse
Everything Matters
A book for use in the classroom and practice that informs and supports both beginning and experienced professional addictions counsellors in their work with people challenged by substance use and abuse.
This compendium contains historical, conceptual, theoretical, pharmacological, psychological, social, treatment, and prevention considerations. The section on becoming a strong addictions counsellor includes legal and ethical material and proceeds to a discussion of the competencies required for a sound practice.
This book takes a comprehensive view of substance abuse and is written by an expert in the field.