"A clear and vivid picture of cocaine addiction: the drug, theprogression of drug dependence, and most important, the outpatienttreatment and recovery process." --Sheila B. Blume, M.D., South Oaks Hospital, Amityville, New York Cocaine is America's fastest growing drug problem, especially since the appearance of crack. This concise, highly practical book is a detailed guide to clinical assessment and treatment of cocaine addiction, with emphasis on outpatient treatment and relapse prevention strategies. In a straightforward, uncomplicated style, the author provides a wealth of practical information that is useful not only to professionals but also to cocaine users themselves, as well as to their families, friends, and employers--all of whom can benefit from an increased understanding of the addiction and its treatment.