"Grounded in current best practices, this book offers flexible, readily applicable guidelines for assessing and working with college drinkers. Provided is a wealth of practical advice on interacting with students in a range of contexts, from brief conversations in medical settings to motivational counseling sessions and group interventions. Also described are effective ways to weave alcohol prevention and intervention services into the f ..."
"This volume argues that addictive problems among different age groups require different interventions and theoretical conceptualizations. Contributors focus on etiology and course, prevention and early intervention, integrated treatment and policy issues. Topics explored include treating substance abuse problems in offenders, early detection of alcohol and drug problems, the codependency movement, recovery patterns and issues related ..."