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2) includes expanded discussions to give readers a more accurate view of the field today. Enhanced - A separate chapter with extended discussions on process addictions (Ch. 3) such as sexual addictions, gambling addictions, work addictions, and buying addictions offers readers a comprehensive and in-depth look at non-ingestive addictions. Revised - Prevention across the life span is more comprehensively addressed in this edition in a thoroughly revised chapter (Ch. 16). A complete chapter on motivational interviewing (Ch. 7) explores the most widely used treatment approach in addiction counseling. A complete chapter on working in rehabilitation centers and with clients with disabilities (Ch.
15) will help all prospective students, especially those with an interest in a rehabilitation specialization. A chapter on cross-cultural counseling (Ch. 17) presents a practitioner-focused approach to engaging ethnic diversity in the process of addictions counseling to engage the readership in a more dynamic and practical manner. A chapter dedicated to the process of rehabilitation in both inpatient and outpatient settings (Ch. 20) provides readers with detailed information on counseling in these settings. An emphasis on clinical interviewing helps students better understand the importance of clinical interviewing in assessment. Revised - Restructured chapters keep readers up to date on current trends and issues in the field, including: Updated - A discussion of professional issues in addictions counseling gives prospective addiction counselors more pertinent information about their future field (Ch. 4).
Updated - Concrete reference to assessment and diagnostic tools provides readers with the most current information and resources (Ch. 6). Updated - Treatment of comorbid disorders coverage is updated with recent findings and research (Ch. 9) Updated - Addiction pharmacotherapy coverage is updated with recent findings and research (Ch. 11). Updated - Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) affirmative addictions treatment coverage is updated to help prospective counselors better treat LGBTQ patients (Ch. 19). Updated - A chapter on substance use and families (Ch.
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