Written by authors with extensive experience as practitioners and educators, this text serves as a straightforward resource for undergraduate and graduate students who have a goal of becoming counselors or therapists in the field of addiction. While many books on the subject follow a similar format (i.e., introduction, classification of drugs, theories of counseling, etc.), Addictions Counseling takes one client and follows her through the entire treatment experience-from referral and assessment, all the way through relapse prevention and discharge planning. In following her through the treatment journey, readers are introduced to theories and techniques for approaching each of the topics discussed. This book is a must-read for anybody interested in pursuing a career as an addiction specialist.

Cynthia A. Faulkner, PhD, MSW, LCSW, was previously Professor of Social Work at Morehead State University before retiring in June of 2017. She is now Program Director for Indiana Wesleyan University's online MSW program. Samuel S. Faulkner, PhD, MSSW, MS, was previously Professor of Social Work at Morehead State University before retiring in June of 2017. He is now Associate Professor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Chapter 1: Competencies, Standards, and Case Scenario Chapter 2: Intake Chapter 3: Assessment Chapter 4: Diagnosis, Placement, and Treatment Planning Chapter 5: Addiction Theory and Counseling Approaches Chapter 6: Individual Counseling, Treatment Plan Review, and Documentation Chapter 7: Group Counseling Chapter 8: Family Counseling Chapter 9: Recovery and Relapse Dynamics Chapter 10: Discharge Planning and Aftercare Chapter 11: Co-Occurring Disorders Chapter 12: Diversity Issues Chapter 13: Drug Classifications Chapter 14: Emerging Fields of Addiction Chapter 15: Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor References