Conclusion

Excerpted from Chapter One: Theories of Addiction and Implications for Counselling in Alcohol & Drug Problems: A Practical Guide For Counsellors

Substance use, and especially continued use despite negative consequences, cannot be explained by any single set of factors. Rather, substance use is determined by several types of factors that interact in complex ways. Clinicians who counsel people with substance use problems need to be aware of these complexities, while giving clients practical advice and help. Despite its overall complexity, however, substance use and relapse can be prevented or reduced if clients acquire appropriate cognitions and skills. Skilled and sensitive counsellors can contribute a great deal to this process, as will be evident from any of the chapters in this book.

Alcohol and Drug Problems: A Practical Guide For Counsellors

Table of Contents (PDF version only)
Preface / PDF version
Foreword / PDF version
- References
Chapter One: Theories of Addiction and Implications for Counselling / PDF version
- Focus and terminology
- Biological factors
- Psychological factors
- Social-environmental factors
- An integrated biopsychosocial perspective
  - Some implications for counselling
- Conclusion
- References
About the authors / PDF version

Conclusion

Excerpted from Chapter One: Theories of Addiction and Implications for Counselling in Alcohol & Drug Problems: A Practical Guide For Counsellors

Alcohol and Drug Problems: A Practical Guide For Counsellors

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