Understanding Why Addicts Are Not All Alike: Recognizing the Types and How Their Differences Affect Intervention and Treatment

by Gary L. Fisher

Book Overview

A new understanding of substance abuse explores treatment issues based on subtypes of addicts, with a special focus on antisocial personality disorder and functional addiction.

Professionals in the treatment of substance abuse have long recognized the dismal success rate in addressing this pervasive problem. A fresh view of addiction may offer long-sought answers. Intervention and treatment strategies can be made more effective, maintains...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313387079
• ISBN13: 9780313387074
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years