Social workers and other behavioral health professionals are likely to encounter individuals
with substance use disorders in a variety of practice settings outside of specialty treatment …

Aims and methods This paper provides an overview of some of the probable active
ingredients of self‐help groups in light of four related theories that identify common social …

The first volume to address both self-help and support groups, and to provide a clear
distinction between the two, Self-Help and Support Groups dispels misunderstandings and …

Aims This study tested the hypothesis that the relationship between Alcoholics Anonymous
(AA) involvement and reduced substance use is partially explained (or 'mediated') by …

This widely respected text and practitioner guide, now revised and expanded, provides a
roadmap for effective clinical practice with clients with substance use disorders. Specialists …

Alcohol and drug abuse and dependence are common disorders in our society, and the vast
majority of those who recover do so without formal treatment. Although this phenomenon …

Background Despite the effectiveness of 12-step groups, most people reporting a prior
alcohol use disorder (AUD) do not sustain involvement in such groups at beneficial levels …

Background The majority of adults with alcohol use disorders do not obtain help, and
women are less likely to utilize alcohol services than men. We sought to quantify gender …

Fully revised, Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Fourth Edition introduces
students and mental health professionals to the field of addiction counseling and helps them …

Animal research has shown that the environments, or contexts, in which drug use occurs can
play a key role in how animals respond to drug-related cues. Less is known about the role of …