The Therapist's Guide to Addiction Medicine: A Handbook for Addiction Counselors and Therapists

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A comprehensive volume designed for professionals practicing in or entering the field of addiction treatment.  Written in clear and compelling language, this book gives therapists and counselors the information and tools needed to help their clients successfully recover from addiction. It highlights current trends in addiction treatment, as well as address a wide range of related topics, including neurochemistry, drugs of abuse, and process addiction, such as gambling, food, and sex.  Barry Solof, MD, FASAM, is a graduate of Yale Medical School and has been practicing addiction medicine for thirty-five years. He is the medical director of Michaels' House, a nationally recognized rehabilitation facility for addiction and co-occurring disorders, located in Palm Springs, California.