Clinical Manual of Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment

Abstract

Reviews the book, Clinical Manual of Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment edited by Yifrah Kaminer and Ken C. Winters (see record 2010-21811-000). This comprehensive volume, edited by Yifrah Kaminer and Ken Winters, addresses issues related to the treatment of adolescent substance use. As noted by many researchers and clinicians, substance abuse during adolescence has adverse effects on many aspects of psychosocial development, including relationships with others, psychosexual development, growth of independence and maturity, separation from parents, and development of academic and vocational skills. This book usefully presents major approaches to evaluation and treatment and encompasses research and interventions of use to clinicians in the treatment of these young patients. The book is organized into 16 chapters, starting with an overview of epidemiological issues, including the trajectories of substance use during adolescence. Several chapters focus on specific interventions, including brief motivational interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and contingency management; approaches to relapse are illustrated using examples from the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach and multidimensional family therapy. This book reflects current views on the treatment of adolescent substance abuse. It includes many of the treatment interventions now in widespread use. The comprehensive nature and clear presentation of the clinical issues discussed in this book make it a useful source of information and interesting to read. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)