Helping Substance-Abusing Women of Vulnerable Populations - Effective Treatment Principles and Strategies

Informationen zum Autor An-Pyng Sun Klappentext Current research suggests that biology! psychology! culture! and social standing all effect the development and treatment of women's alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems! yet it is rare to find a book that provides practitioners with the foundations for effective practice. Based on extensive empirical research findings! this volume provides students and professionals with the tools and techniques necessary to treat vulnerable female populations. It contains a systemic understanding of the characteristics and nature of AOD problems among women; theories that explain! along with related risk factors! women's AOD problems; and effective treatment guidelines and strategies for helping women. Methods for screening! assessment! and treatment are also covered. This volume enables practitioners not only to effectively help individual substance-abusing female clients but also design a successful treatment program that meets women's special needs. Specific vulnerable female populations in this volume include pregnant women! teenage girls! older women! prostitutes! homeless women! and lesbians.

Product details

• Authors: An-Pyng Sun, Professor An-Pyng Sun
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.05.2009
• EAN: 9780231141260
• ISBN: 978-0-231-14126-0
• No. of pages: 432
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; Sociology, Psychology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Addiction, Social Work