Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavi or Therapy: A Step–by–Step Approach

BRAD DONOHUE is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is the director of the Achievement Center, which is focused on the development of evidence-based protocols for use in disadvantaged populations. DANIEL N. ALLEN is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His research focuses on the neuropsychological correlates of mental illness, including substance use disorders and evidence-based interventions for these disorders.

Foreword by Nate Azrin. Preface. Acknowledgments. Chapter 1 Introduction to Family Behavior Therapy. Chapter 2 Infrastructure. Chapter 3 Therapeutic Style, Techniques, and Implementation Strategies. Chapter 4 Establishing Effective Agendas for Treatment Sessions. Chapter 5 Establishing Goals and Rewards for Maintaining a Drug-Free Lifestyle. Chapter 6 Developing a Successful Treatment Plan. Chapter 7 Enhancing Relationships. Chapter 8 Enhancing Communication Skills. Chapter 9 Restructuring the Environment to Facilitate a Drug-Free Lifestyle. Chapter 10 Managing Negative Behaviors, Thoughts, and Feelings. Chapter 11 Gaining Employment. Chapter 12 Managing Finances. Chapter 13 Concluding Treatment and Planning for Success. References. Author Index. Subject Index. About the Authors. Study Package Continuing Education Credit Information. About the CD-ROM.