A practical guide to harmful substance use that will provide new knowledge, insight and ideas for dealing with drug and alcohol problems across the spectrum. With its focus on research findings, best practices and real-life stories, Addictionary strips away the myths and stigma of addiction and provides a clear-eyed, pragmatic look at a complex and difficult issue.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-139) and index.
Appendix A: Guide to the Drugs; Appendix B: Assessment Tools; Appendix C: Sample Workplace Policies; Appendix D: How to Talk to Users
Sections: Nature of addiction -- Overview of treatment -- Treatment for specific drugs of abuse -- Treatment approaches -- Special approaches and treatment programs -- Special populations.
Today's food and weight dilemma -- The appetite awareness training solution -- Disordered eating or eating disorder? -- Discover your stomach signals -- Take back your power -- Reduce binges to mere overeating -- Effective emotional eating -- Food awareness training -- Self-coaching for life -- Leaving the maze of disordered eating.