Download or read book A Concise Guide to Opioid Addiction for Counselors written by Kevin G. Alderson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brief, evidence-based guide is ideal for busy mental health professionals helping clients with opioid use disorders (OUDs). It examines the devastating global impact caused by opioids and is replete with information and resources that can be immediately applied to addiction work. The authors’ pragmatic, strengths-based approach to treatment is based on a collaborative counselor-client working alliance to achieve client readiness for change, moderation, and abstinence. Topics discussed include current research on risk and protective factors, OUD assessment and diagnosis, the ethical and legal issues particular to addiction work, medication-assisted treatment, physical and psychological interventions for pain management, and the necessity of interdisciplinary care. In addition, Drs. Alderson and Gladding provide a number of counseling approaches and treatment options that consider work with women, youth, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, older adults, people with disabilities, individuals in the criminal justice system, and rural residents. Five useful appendices conclude the book, including a listing of 20 opioid drugs in descending order of potency; common ICD-10, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-11 codes; and a glossary of terms and abbreviations. About the Authors Kevin G. Alderson, PhD, is professor emeritus of counseling psychology from the University of Calgary. He is an editorial board member of the Journal of Alcoholism, Drug Abuse & Substance Dependence and the Austin Journal of Drug Abuse and Addiction, as well as the editor of the Canadian Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Samuel T. Gladding, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Counseling at Wake Forest University and the author of numerous, best selling counseling texts. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website here *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]

Download or read book A Concise Guide to Opioid Addiction for Counselors written by Kevin Alderson and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Before you is the book you have been waiting for concerning opioid addiction. It is a "cut-to-the-chase," concise guide for counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals. For brevity, we will refer to all mental health professionals in this book as counselors. We believe it is important to note from the onset that the gold standard in helping individuals with opioid use disorders is medication-assisted treatments (MATs), which is the subject of Chapter 6. This does not mean that every client will need to start taking a MAT, but because opioids are the most addictive class of drugs that exist, many if not most opioid-addicted individuals will find that MAT is needed, at least early on in their recovery. Given that counselors are unqualified to administer medications, it will likely be necessary for counselors to work in consort with physicians and other medical personnel to provide appropriate care to individuals with OUDs. Interdisciplinary care is the norm for working with opioid-addicted individuals and not the exception. This book is intended for all counselors, regardless of specialization. Addictions and mental health issues often co-exist, so to work with one issue requires that you work with the other as well. All of us need to be aware of the devastating and global impact caused by opioids. This concise guide will also be a good read for those struggling with opioid use or addiction right now, and others who care about them. Although the crisis is huge, this book is small. Our hope is that it can be read in one or two evenings. We know that expectations on today's counselor is growing, and that the job is stressful. Silva's (2020) dissertation found that in her purposive sample of 331 experienced counselors (272 women, 56 men; 2 to 30 years of experience), many reported (a) having poor work-life balance, (b) paying insufficient attention to their personal lives, (c) experiencing diminished quality of relationships, (d) working in negative environments, and (f) feeling low levels of self-compassion"--

Download or read book Addiction Private Practice written by Michael O'Brien and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the secrets to success from one of the most successful independent addiction counselors. Addiction Private Practice is a comprehensive business plan for addiction counselors and therapists who want to effectively and safely help clients with substance abuse problems in a private office setting. Michael O’Brien will help you to break free of the shackles of addiction treatment programs, earn the income you deserve, achieve your true potential, and help more people with substance use disorders than you ever imagined possible. Already in Private Practice? Michael O’Brien’s informed strategies, processes, and best practices will help you take your practice to the next level or refocus your existing practice to serve those with substance abuse disorders. In this definitive guide, you will learn: - The fundamental components of a successful, ethical, and safe addiction practice. - Everything you need to know to get started with very minimal start-up capital. - The best practices of a successful addiction practice. - How to effectively and ethically market your services. Michael O’Brien has negotiated discounts and free access to tools and services that will save you thousands of dollars when launching your practice and allow you to get started with very little capital. Turn self-doubt into confidence and join the revolution that is occurring in the addiction treatment industry! What other counselors are saying about Addiction Private Practice: “Michael O’Brien has not only literally written the book on achieving success in addiction private practice, but he is also living proof that it is possible. His bulletproof addiction practice model is easy to understand and execute, even for those who are not technologically savvy. Any competent counselor can use this book to achieve their desired success. He is selflessly handing his proven strategies to his future competition and propelling the profession forward! This is a huge leap forward for all addiction professionals." Sherrie Rager, Ph.D., CADC II, M-RAS, CCDS “Addiction counselors have been waiting for this ground-breaking work! Clear, concise, and expert guidance in launching a private practice. Michael takes the guesswork out of building, marketing, and managing a successful addiction practice. There are many books on starting a private practice, but none are dedicated to the specific needs of addiction counselors. Even if you are already in private practice, this book is worth reading. The processes, marketing wisdom, and business model will boost your existing practice.” Christopher Wellington, LAADC “If you intend to start a private practice, you must read this book. You’ll discover many insights that will benefit your business and your clients. Michael’s model sets a new standard for best practices in addiction private practice. His step-by-step instructions are easy to implement and understand. Don’t start a practice without it!” Nelu Zia, LAADC, SAP “Addiction Private Practice has been monumental in helping me start my practice. This book lays out step-by-step how to get started, maintain, and continue to thrive in private practice. By following Michael's strategies, I was able to obtain eight clients in a matter of weeks! His knowledge and strategies work. As a substance abuse counselor, without this information and guidance, I may never have gone into private practice." Bryan Vasquez, CAT-C III

Download or read book The Pharmacist s Guide to Opioid Use Disorders written by Merrill Norton and published by ASHP. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Must-Read for Healthcare Professionals on the Front Lines of the Opioid Epidemic The Pharmacist’s Guide to Opioid Use Disorders provides comprehensive guidance to all aspects of the opioid epidemic, starting with a discussion of the neuroscience of substance use disorders. This text has the most current information, science, and best practices in one concise guide. Divided into 10 chapters, each addressing an important issue and written by a clinician who has expertise in managing patients with opioid use disorders, this unique guide provides healthcare professionals with practical, concrete advice for: Using a patient friendly screening process Developing brief intervention skills Explaining the various opioid use disorder treatment options Aiding in an opioid overdose rescue Working with pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders and their infants And more

Download or read book The Addiction Counselor s Desk Reference written by Robert Holman Coombs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-02-08 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Addiction Counselor's Desk Reference is a comprehensivecompilation of information about the full spectrum of addictivedisorders, their consequences, and treatment. This unique textincludes detailed definitions and practical illustrations ofaddiction-related terminology, addictive disorders and behaviors,descriptions of treatment models and techniques, as well as listsof relevant websites, government resources, and treatment centers.Addiction professionals will find this information-packed guide tobe an invaluable practice tool. The most up-to-date resource of its kind Contains detailed definitions, practical illustrations,relevant websites, government resources, and information abouttreatment centers Written by a leading authority on addiction research,prevention, and treatment

Download or read book A Contemporary Approach to Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Counseling written by Ford Brooks and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique offering of both knowledge and information, this third edition reflects the latest practices and time-tested data. Brooks and McHenry offer relevant case examples that showcase the therapy process as it relates to clients with a substance use disorder and the impact on their families. New approaches and techniques of medication-assisted treatment with opiate addiction, harm reduction, the use of peer recovery specialists and drug courts, and the importance of addressing trauma in the treatment process are thoroughly presented to ensure effective work with clients from intake through recovery. With a look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic included, mental health professionals will gain an empathic understanding of the nonlinear process of recovery. A supplemental Instructor’s Guide is available by request from ACA. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website here *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]

Download or read book Overcoming Opioid Addiction The Authoritative Medical Guide for Patients Families Doctors and Therapists written by Adam Bisaga and published by The Experiment, LLC. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a leading addiction expert, a desperately needed medical guide to understanding, treating, and finally defeating opioid use disorder Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50, claiming more lives than the AIDs epidemic did at its peak. Opioid abuse accounts for two-thirds of these overdoses, with over 100 Americans dying from opioid overdoses every day. Now Overcoming Opioid Addiction provides a comprehensive medical guide for opioid use disorder (OUD) sufferers, their loved ones, clinicians, and other professionals. Here is expertly presented, urgently needed information and guidance, including: Why treating OUD is unlike treating any other form of drug dependency The science that underlies addiction to opioids, and a clear analysis of why this epidemic has become so deadly The different stages and effective methods of treatment, including detoxification vs. maintenance medications, as well as behavioral therapies How to deal with relapses and how to thrive despite OUD Plus a chapter tailored to families with crucial, potentially life-saving information, such as how to select the best treatment program, manage medications, and reverse an overdose.

Download or read book Clinician s Guide for Medication Assisted Treatment Or Mat written by Tom Diffenderfer and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Clinician's Guide for Medication Assisted Treatment, provides valuable strategies and general knowledge to counselors working with patients on Suboxone or other Buprenorphine medications. The guide and accompanying patient's workbook, offer a solid plan of recovery for Opioid Use Disorder. Many if not most patients and counselors are fairly new to MAT and going through a major learning curve. Addiction treatment is rapidly evolving. It is our hope that these workbooks will help bring more consistency to Buprenorphine treatment programs. Suboxone programs vary from doctor to doctor and from counselor to counselor. There are many different opinions concerning when to taper, how to taper, and if to taper at all. These two books combine to form a cohesive counseling plan and recovery strategy for MAT patients on Buprenorphine medications. I work closely with Buprenorphine prescribers in developing and maintaining successful Suboxone programs. Much of what is contained in this guide is based on experiences and observations gathered from actual counseling sessions during the last six years. When doctor, counselor and patient work together, the results can be amazing.

Download or read book A Counseling Plan for Medication Assisted Treatment Or Mat written by Tom Diffenderfer and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medication Assisted Treatment continues to gain popularity as an effective option for treating Opioid Use Disorder. I decided to publish a patient/counselor workbook in 2014. At the time the book was written, there was little information available about appropriate counseling plans for MAT. Since publishing that workbook in 2014, my patients & I have come across multiple insights and observations, prompting the need to publish this 2nd edition. First and foremost: 1. Suboxone, Zubsolv and Bunavail, when appropriately used, are highly effective medications, and MAT is saving lives. 2. MAT works best when the treatment plan includes patient, physician and counselor collaborating in a team effort. 3. The delivery system needs improvement. 4. Some of the doctors, though well intentioned, are not experienced at working with opiate addicted clients and the unique set of challenges that they bring. Many MAT doctors are on a sharp learning curve. 5. Some well-meaning substance abuse counselors, frankly, have not kept up with all the changes and latest research in their own field. As a result, they have maintained one style fits all, outdated belief systems and strategies. 6. As a result, patients and society are not receiving enough consistent information about the disease of Opioid Use Disorder and how MAT maintenance and accompanying substance abuse counseling are supposed to work. I think that now, more than ever, there exists a great opportunity for addiction counselors, physicians, mental health providers and patients to come together and learn from each other. My experience is that MAT physicians and mental health providers have been very open minded to work with me and the opiate dependent client. Everyone working together as a team provides positive results. This book was developed with the hope that both patient and healthcare provider could use it as a guide to promote recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. My goal was to create a hands-on workbook that touches on numerous recovery topics to be addressed in counseling. Part one is a combination of evidenced-based recovery strategies along with helpful concepts and tools for maintaining ongoing recovery. Part two, which did not appear in the 1st edition of this, workbook introduces the reader to the concepts of Struggle Reduction. Since unhealthy anxiety is perhaps the most common trigger for slips and relapse, The Art of Struggle Reduction presents a unique approach for decreasing and managing anxiety.

Download or read book Becoming a Counselor written by Samuel T. Gladding and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-05-05 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains 156 heartwarming vignettes that touch on the many universal dimensions in becoming a helping professional, while demystifying and humanizing the process. Readers get a firsthand look at Dr. Gladding's successes and setbacks from childhood to older adulthood in 17 sections covering topics such as family-of-origin influences; education; peer relationships; skill acquisition; professional growth, rejection, happenstance, and achievement; leadership; clinical challenges; multicultural competence; spirituality; and life and career transitions. Points to Ponder conclude each section to enhance self-reflection and classroom discussion. Published by the American Counseling Association Foundation. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA https://imis.counseling.org/store/ *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]

Download or read book Theories of Counseling written by Samuel T. Gladding and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this concise yet comprehensive book, author Samuel T. Gladding provides an overview of 15 major counseling theories. Accessible and reader friendly, this book is perfect for counselors and therapists looking to review or learn the essentials of major theories of counseling and psychotherapy.

Download or read book Addiction Counseling Review written by Robert Holman Coombs and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-12-13 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addiction Counseling Review: Preparing for Comprehensive, Certification, and Licensing Examinations offers a clear, readable overview of the knowledge and skills those training as alcohol or other drug counselors need to pass their final degree program, certification, and licensing examinations. It is organized into six sections: Addiction Basics, Personality Development and Drugs, Common Client Problems, Counseling Theories and Skills, Treatment Resources, and Career Issues. Each chapter includes challenging study questions that enable readers to assess their own level of understanding, including true/false, multiple choice, and provocative discussion questions. Each chapter also provides a glossary of key terms and, in addition to references, annotated suggestions for further reading and Web site exploration. This book will be a resource to which students and trainees will go on referring to long after it has helped them through their examinations. In addition, faculty and established professionals will find it a useful one-stop summary of current thinking about best practice.

Download or read book Treating Addiction written by William R. Miller and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-11-11 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been replaced by Treating Addiction, Second Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-4044-0.

Download or read book HOOKED written by Arwen Podesta and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addiction is a complex problem, with social, psychological, and biological underpinnings. The scope of the problem is at epidemic proportions. Thanks to decades of scientific research, we are better equipped than ever to comprehend the causes, complications, and effective social and medical treatments for addiction. Navigating the physical, medical, emotional, and social aspects of addiction can be overwhelming to patients, families, and even treatment providers. Many publications deal with this topic, however most are thin pamphlets or thick scientific treatises. This short book concisely and clearly answers the questions that students, patients, and their loved ones ask: What is addiction? Why do we care about it? Why do some people get addicted and others do not? What do we do about addiction? This book, created by Arwen Podesta, MD, is medically minded but accessible to all readers, and will answer these questions and more.

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Download or read book Addiction Essentials The Go To Guide for Clinicians and Patients Go To Guides for Mental Health written by Carlton K. Erickson and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-07-11 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An up-to-date guide to the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of addictions. Whether it’s to caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol, many of us suffer from at least one addiction. Carlton K. Erickson presents a comprehensive overview of the various types of addictions—covering both substance and nonsubstance addictions such as gambling, Internet use, and video games—and their diagnosis and treatment. This book sheds light upon the biological and environmental factors that cause addiction, reviews the various types of substance and nonsubstance addictions, and offers clinicians and patients hope for recovery. Erickson examines alcohol, drugs that speed us up, drugs that slow us down, and how to recognize addictive behavior—such as exercise and videogame addiction—which may be less obvious. Other topics covered include alcohol and other drug pharmacology, neurophysiology of brain pathways, alcohol and drug interactions, adolescent drug use, drug use differences by gender and culture, and visual signs of drug use. Erickson presents various therapeutic methods for addressing addiction, including pharmacological interventions, individual or group therapy, twelve-step programs, and therapy involving family members. Finally, he reflects on the involvement of family and the risks and consequences of relapse. Written by one of the country’s leading addiction specialists, this accessible, comprehensive book, is a go-to reference for your questions about addiction, and a friendly introduction to the diagnosis and treatment options.