For courses in substance use and addictions counseling.

Practical tools and a solid research foundation for addictions counselors

Foundations of Addictions Counseling combines real-life techniques and skills with a thorough review of addictions counseling research, theory and history. Holistic coverage spans 20 distinct areas of focus to help prepare counselors to work on behalf of clients in various settings.

The 5th Edition integrates current research, additional case studies and sidebars.

Hallmark features of this title

• 20 areas of focus draw on the specialized knowledge of the writers of each contributed chapter.
• A unique chapter examines the assessment of client resources and strengths (Ch. 5).
• A complete chapter on motivational interviewing (Ch. 7) explores this widely used treatment approach.
• A chapter on rehabilitation (Ch. 20) covers inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Case studies illustrate practical applications of the concepts.

New and updated features of this title

• UPDATED: Current research from the field’s peer-reviewed journals is integrated into each chapter. Updated trends and issues are incorporated throughout.
• NEW: Learning objectives for each chapter identify content that is most important for learners and serve as the organizational framework for the chapter.
• UPDATED: Additional case studies located throughout the text enhance the real-world practitioner focus of the material and further illustrate key points. Additional sidebars add a visual dimension that increases readability and interest for students.

The LMS-Compatible Assessment Bank streamlines assignments and grading

• NEW: Learning objective quizzes and application exercises are included in an LMS-compatible packaged file. Application exercises in each chapter use a short-answer format and issue a model response written by experts.