Psychosocial Issues in the Treatment of Alcoholism

by Bruce Carruth

This perceptive volume highlights the rich treatment approaches that result from the interaction of alcoholism and social work intervention. Chapters, some addressing topics for the first time in the alcoholism treatment literature, discuss such issues as the integration of sexuality into alcoholism treatment; women, alcoholism and sexual assault; offspring with fetal alcohol effects; strategies for dealing with resistance; and burnout in alcoholism treatment staff. Professionals will value the enlightening research and the practical suggestions on these topics and others as presented by the contributing authors.

134 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985