Evidence-Based Practice in the Field of Substance Abuse: A Book of Readings - Couverture souple

Wormer, Katherine Van

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1412975778 ISBN 13 : 9781412975773

Editeur : SAGE Publications, Inc, 2009

Synopsis

Offering readers the most current knowledge on what works in substance abuse treatment today

This one-of-a-kind anthology presents state-of-the-art material to help researchers better understand which interventions work and why, and it includes editorial commentary and critical thinking questions for each selection. The editors have organized this volume according to the process of evidence-based practice-introduction to evidence-based practice, assessment, gender-based and culturally sensitive interventions, treatment issues and innovations, and policy considerations. Connecting science and clinical research to the practical needs of persons with substance and mental health disorders, this volume is a groundbreaking resource for those who need empirically based material on treatment innovations.

Key Features

• Data on a wide range of cutting-edge issues such as housing for homeless alcoholics and use of prescription medications to reduce drug cravings
• Content by forward-looking experts in substance abuse treatment that promotes a public health perspective
• Five-part organization focused on the major practice domains of parentcentered intervention, gender-based and culturally sensitive programming, and interventions across the life span
  

Target Audience
This is a must-have resource for substance abuse and mental health practitioners, faculty, policy makers, and students.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Bruce Thyer is currently a Professor and former Dean with the College of Social Work at Florida State University. Dr. Thyer spent the years 1987 - 2002 with the University of Georgia, where he earned the rank of Distinguished Research Professor. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. In 2012 he was elected to the Social Work Academy of the National Academies of Practice. Dr. Thyer is the founder and current editor of one of social work′s premier journals, RESEARCH ON SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE, and is the author of over 250 articles, 80 chapters and he had authored or edited over 25 professional books. His research interests involve the promotion of evidence-based practice, evaluation research, applied behavior analysis, and social work theory.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1412975778
• ISBN 13: 9781412975773
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 312
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible