Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Disorders - Hardcover

by Timothy B. Baker (Editor), Dale S. Cannon (Editor), Timothy B. Baker (Other)

This volume analyzes selected state-of-the-art addiction research presently being conducted by leaders in the field. It critically evaluates the assessment and treatment strategies that are used in addiction research. The contributors to Part I address the assessment of addictive disorders, covering issues such as self-monitoring; social/family interaction patterns, self-efficacy and relapse determinants, and drinking patterns over time. In Part II, the treatment section, they examine aversion therapy for both cigarette smokers and alcoholics, coping-response counseling, the effectiveness of relapse prevention, and a job-training program for heroin addicts.

Author Biography

TIMOTHY B. BAKER is Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin.

DALE S. CANNON is Chief of the Psychology Service at the VA Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.