Highly respected addiction clinician-researchers, Robert D. Margolis, PhD and Joan E. Zweben, PhD, collaborated on this text introducing an integrated approach to the treatment of alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems. This integrated approach should broaden the perspectives of experienced and early career professionals alike. Practitioners from independent practice to public and private clinics will benefit from this very readable review of modern AOD treatment.

Amongst other clinical concepts, therapists will review material on models of addiction, contrasts between addiction and abuse, an integrated biopsychosocial approach, the biobehavioral phenomenon, assessment of AOD disorders, treatment modalities, the continuum of care, criteria for matching patients to treatment, case examples, the recovery oriented model, family and group therapy and relapse prevention.

It appears Margolis and Zweben were successful when they wrote, “We believe that our integrated approach will appeal to psychiatrists, medical professionals, social workers, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, and those working in social services, juvenile services, and the criminal justice system. We hope our content choice can be of service to the entire treatment community.”

Educational Objectives

• A greater awareness of the models of addiction.
• An increased understanding of the integrated biopsychosocial approach.
• An increased knowledge of the assessment process for AOD disorders.
• A better understanding of the treatment modalities and the continuum of care available for substance abusers.
• An improved understanding of how to determine appropriate treatment.
• An understanding of the ‘recovery oriented model’.
• A greater appreciation for why family therapy is important in AOD treatment.
• An increased understanding of group activity in AOD treatment.
• A better understanding of relapse prevention.

Syllabus / Course Instructions

• The Course consists of reading the selected book, successfully completing an online posttest and filling out a course evaluation.
• The book is not included. It must be purchased separately. We have supplied a link to Amazon.com for your convenience.
• Purchasing your course will give you access to both a printable copy of the test and an online version. Print the test to use as a companion as you read the book and answer the questions.
• You cannot exit the online test once you begin, so have your answers available.