Addiction Treatment: A Strengths Perspective (Substance Abuse)

I am shocked to see all the negative reviews. I LOVED this book. This is probably the first and only textbook I ever read cover-to-cover. The 3rd edition is full of recent research and does a wonderful job of asking tough questions about the standard substance abuse treatment practice in the United States. The authors are consistent in their use of strength-based approach. The information covered in this book is invaluable. I can agree with some of the reviewers about the poor editing in this book. I did not have any missing pages; however, I found multiple editing mistakes throughout the book. Hopefully the authors will correct those for the next edition. I am willing to let that go because the information contained in the book is so valuable. That is also why I am giving this book five stars: for content!

Amazing textbook. Lots of information. Just having a diploma on addiction services even when I do not practice, is good to help family members and friends. Knowledge about addiction and other substance abuse and treatment is a blessing to help other overcome their diseases.

We use this textbook at Albany State University & it has great information about the different kinds of addictions and the social work processes related to understanding and helping addicts. I think the area that it truly shines is in the effects that drugs & alcohol have on the brain and other areas of the body as well as the difference in the biology of different people & genders & how addiction affects different the biological make-up of different people.

Book was as described and arrived quickly

The current edition of this book was published in 2013. But the book completely fails to address certain populations. Its section on "sexuality" only focuses on sexual orientation, NOT gender identity ... which is really not okay, considering we know that individuals who identify as transgender have a higher rate of alcohol and drug abuse than the average rate of all US citizens.Tack on the problem that the book is heavy on substance abuse but very weak on process addictions (gambling and eating disorders is about all they cover) -- they really ought to be talking about sex addiction, Internet / social media, video games ... lots of process addictions worth discussing and pulling recent research to bring to light. But it just isn't there.Those complaints aside ... the book is solid.

Great book on substance abuse counseling. I use this more than any other text I have...and I'm in a Masters of Science in Addictions degree program. Good retailer...fast delivery. Highly Recommended. Thanks!!

Glad that this was required reading. Very insightful!

One of the few textbooks I truly enjoyed reading. Well written and kept me interested. Great content too, of course. Highly recommended!

Founded upon non-idealogical, biased, evidence-based research.

It was in pretty good condition, and its for my husband's college course.

Terrible condition.