This timely volume fills a long-standing gap in the professional literature by providing an overview of contemporary assessment and rehabilitation of alcohol and chemical dependent substance abusers. Treatment of Substance Abuse: Psychosocial Occupational Therapy Approaches provides a unique overview of contemporary assessment and rehabilitation of alcohol and chemical dependent substance abusers. The highlights of this insightful book include behavioral and educational frames of reference as well as specific treatment modalities such as stress management, activities of daily living, and leisure counseling.
Key Features
- Overview of contemporary assessment and rehabilitation of substance abusers.
- Discussion of behavioral and educational frames of reference.
- Specific treatment modalities including stress management, activities of daily living, and leisure counseling.
- Examination of current polemics regarding methadone versus abstinence.
- Insights into the psychodynamic model and the defensive structure underlying the abuser’s personality.
- Usable guidelines for establishing boundaries of treatment and discreet ideas about methods and practice.
Additional Information
Although many occupational therapists and other activity therapy staff work in substance abuse programs, few articles in occupational therapy literature address this relevant topic. A number of practical techniques are discussed within the overall context of each article. Roles and functions of varying disciplines are reviewed to provide implications for practice in relation to different models. This issue is valuable to the OT who seeks an understanding of the varying viewpoints and current practice in the substance abuse field.
