Handbook of Alcoholism Treatment Approaches: Effective Alternatives

by Reid K. Hester (Editor), William R. Miller (Editor)

This is an absolutely indispensable resource for anyone working in the area of alcoholism treatment and research. Its focus is to match the client with the treatment program most suited to that specific client. Eleven of the most widely studied treatment approaches are covered in separate chapters, each written by an expert author or team in the modality. This is the most comprehensive review of alcohol treatment outcomes available anywhere. It discusses advances in evaluation, motivation, treatment outcomes, and protocols in treatment as well as practical suggestions and recommendations for assessment and treatment. Clinical Psychologists and Alcohol Treatment Specialists. A Longwood Professional Book.

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Bill Larson · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is a textbook - what do you expect. Lots of good information though some was contradictory to other research available on the same subject, e.g. motivational interviewing.