ABSTRACT

The editors of this volume have assembled recent articles discussing elements of each of the several commonly used psychosocial interventions -- including relapse prevention therapy, community reinforcement, voucher-based programs, self-help therapies, and motivational enhancement therapy--in addition to research-based articles that demonstrate the efficacy of these approaches. The selections in this book will provide the reader with a broad overview of the field as well as the specific information needed to use these therapies in a variety of clinical settings.

chapter 1|18 pages

Relapse Prevention

An Overview of Marlatt's Cognitive-Behavioral Model

chapter 4|8 pages

Network Therapy for Cocaine Abuse

Use of Family and Peer Support

chapter 6|26 pages

Voucher-Based Incentives

A Substance Abuse Treatment Innovation

chapter 10|8 pages

Psychotherapies for Adolescent Substance Abusers

15-Month Follow-Up of a Pilot Study

chapter 11|28 pages

The Links Between Alcohol, Crime and the Criminal Justice System

Explanations, Evidence and Interventions