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Future Research Suggestions for Alcoholism Treatment
- By Addiction Alternatives
- Published 08/15/2008
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The PRIME Theory of Motivation as a Possible Foundation for Addiction Treatment in the 21st Century
- By Robert West
- Published 07/1/2008
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A great deal is known about human motivation, but surprisingly, it has
not until now been put together into a synthetic theory. Thus there is
a wealth of ideas on judgment and decision making, emotions, drives,
habits, reflexes, and so on, but these have not been integrated into a
model of the motivational system as a whole. I have attempted to draft
such an integration.Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Abusers
- By Marsha Linehan
- Published 06/24/2008
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Dialectical behavior
therapy (DBT) is a well-established treatment for individuals with multiple and
severe psychosocial disorders, including those who are chronically suicidal.
Because many such patients have substance use disorders (SUDs), the authors
developed DBT for Substance Abusers, which incorporates concepts and modalities
designed to promote abstinence and to reduce the length and adverse impact of
relapses.Marsha Linehan on Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- By Marsha Linehan
- Published 05/25/2008
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Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology, Adjunct Professor
of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington,
and she is also Director of the Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics
there. Her primary research is in the application of behavioral models to
suicidal behaviors, drug abuse, and borderline personality disorder.Confrontation in Addiction Treatment
- By William Miller
- Published 02/28/2008
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There are now numerous evidence-based alternatives to confrontational
counseling, and clinical studies show that more effective substance
abuse counselors are those who practice with an empathic, supportive
style. It is time to accept that the harsh confrontational practices of the
past are generally ineffective, potentially harmful, and professionally
inappropriate.It's Time to Stop Kicking People Out of Addiction Treatment
- By William White
- Published 01/11/2008
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A
review of the addiction treatment literature reveals a number of key
findings related to current administrative discharge practices.Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment
- By N.I. D.A.
- Published 12/18/2007
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Three
decades of scientific research and clinical practice have yielded a
variety of effective approaches to drug addiction treatment. Extensive
data document that drug addiction treatment is as effective as are
treatments for most other similarly chronic medical conditions.Latino Stereotypes Affect Access to Alcohol Treatment
- By Join Together
- Published 11/5/2007
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Cultural
stereotypes about Hispanics could impede Latino youth from seeking help
for drug and alcohol abuse. In turn, substance-abuse treatment
providers must better understand how their own attitudes toward culture
can affect the provision of sufficient behavioral health services,
according to a new study.Ecological Momentary Assessment of Alcohol Consumption
- By Misc Author
- Published 10/31/2007
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Ecological
momentary assessment (EMA) involves collecting self-reports on internal
states (e.g., moods) and behaviors (e.g., drinking) multiple times per
day in individuals’ everyday lives and environments.Recovery Initiation Styles
- By William White
- Published 09/21/2007
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There
are three styles of recovery initiation: quantum change, conscious
incremental change and a less conscious process that sociologists refer
to as drift.
