Addiction Counseling

Abstract: For clinicians working in the field of alcohol and drug counseling the causes are of little or no concern. In the past, treatment of addiction has not generally address social factors, even in the management of individuals whose drug misuse has been greatly influenced by personality and social interaction problems. The current view on good clinical practice for effective treatment of persons suffering from addiction includes attention to personal, family, and cultural situations, in addition to detoxification services and pharmacological substitution. This 9 page paper examines the types of treatments and treatment programs available and recommends a holistic, eclectic approach. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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