The Group Therapy of Substance Abuse

Name: The Group Therapy of Substance Abuse
ISBN: 9780367806866

doi:10.4324/9780367806866

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ABSTRACT

Gain a practical perspective on group therapy as a treatment for addiction!

As more and more researchers and clinicians recognize group therapy as the primary psychosocial intervention in the treatment of substance abusers, there is a growing need for a comprehensive resource that places the wide range of theories and ideas about the treatment into practical perspective. The Group Therapy of Substance Abuse is the first book to bridge the gap between substance abuse treatment and group psychotherapy by presenting expert analyses that address all major schools of thought. The book includes clinical examples and specific recommendations for treatment techniques, reflecting a variety of viewpoints from the leading clinicians, scholars, and teachers in the field.

Because of its therapeutic efficacy and cost effectiveness, group therapy has come to play an increasingly important role as the psychosocial therapy of choice for an ever-increasing numbers of patients with substance abuse disorders. For ease of use, The Group Therapy of Substance Abuse is divided into several sections, including a discussion of the basic theoretical approaches on which most group treatments of substance abusers are based; the uses of group treatment approaches in specific treatment settings; and the uses of group treatment with specific patient populations.

The Group Therapy of Substance Abuse also includes diverse perspectives on:

interpersonal and psychodynamic approaches to therapy
cognitive behavioral methods
outpatient, inpatient, and partial-hospitalization groups
network therapy and 12-step groups
treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual, adolescent, and elderly abusers
therapeutic community groups

Essential for professionals who treat substance abusers, The Group Therapy of Substance Abuse is also an excellent textbook for scholars and students in the mental health field. The book adds depth to the

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Editors, Contributors, Foreword, Preface, Acknowledgments, Section I: Introduction and General Theoretical Issues, I. Introduction and General Theoretical Issues, Chapter 1. The Impact of Managed Care on the Group Therapy of Substance Abuse, The Changing Climate of Health Care: Overview of the Problem, Ethical Concerns Emanating from Managed Care Models, Impact of Managed Care on Clinical Substance Abuse Practice, Emerging Trends in Response to Managed Care, Managed Care and Substance Abuse Treatment, Managed Care and Group Psychotherapy, Effect of Managed Care on Therapist Morale, Chapter 2. The Interpersonal Approach, Introduction, Yalom's Interactional Group Psychotherapy, History of IGP and Addiction, Psychodynamic Theories of Addiction and Group Therapy, Contributions of Self-Psychology and Attachment Theory, Implications for Treatment, Conclusion, Chapter 3. The Cognitive Therapy Addictions Group, Introduction and Theory, Overview of the Cognitive Therapy Addictions Group, Structure of the Group, Summary and Conclusions, Chapter 4. Group Therapy for Alcohol Dependence Within a Phase Model of Recovery, Introduction, The Role of Insight, A Phase Model of Recovery, Core Conflicts, Summary and Conclusions, Chapter 5. Self-Medication Theory and Modified Dynamic Group Therapy, Introduction, The Self-Medication Hypothesis: Substance Abuse As a Self-Regulation Disorder, Modified Dynamic Group Therapy (MDGT): General Background, MDGT: Focus and Technical Considerations, MDGT: Phases of the Group, Summary and Conclusions, Section II. Specific Treatment Settings and Goals, Chapter