ABSTRACT

Leadership in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention blends the wisdom of numerous long-term professionals addressing drug and alcohol issues with helpful strategies and current science.

Organized around the Pyramid of Success that emphasizes Competence, Confidence, and Commitment, this book offers practical and grounded approaches for better addressing substance abuse issues. Included are insights from 50 contributors, featuring professional perspectives from practitioners with decades of experience. While issues of substance abuse are not readily solved or cured, they can be better addressed – more effectively, more efficiently, and more appropriately. This timely resource offers a unique blend of science-based strategies and resourceful foundations for implementation.

Designed for those working either directly or indirectly with problems associated with substance use disorders, this book will aid those in a wide variety of settings, whether in schools, communities, business, or government.

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

part I|10 pages

Competence

chapter 1|23 pages

Understanding the Nature of the Concern

Individual Perspectives

chapter 2|26 pages

Understanding the Nature of the Concern

Environmental Perspectives

chapter 3|29 pages

Why Be Concerned?

chapter 4|27 pages

Foundational Factors

chapter 6|32 pages

Skills for Prevention and Education

part II|2 pages

Confidence

chapter 7|25 pages

Helpful Processes

chapter 8|21 pages

Resourceful Approaches

chapter 9|22 pages

Personal and Professional Strategies

part III|2 pages

Commitment

chapter 11|24 pages

Believing in and Taking Care of Yourself

chapter 12|19 pages

Vision for the Future