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The Discovery of Addiction
- By Misc Author
- Published 07/24/2006
- Theories of Addiction
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This "new disease conception" of alcoholism was both novel, and yet based on a 150-year-old common-sense understanding of habitual drunkenness. The post-Prohibition view has more in common with 19th-century temperance thought.
Enhancing Motivation for Change
- By SAM HSA
- Published 07/19/2006
- Theories of Addiction
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Motivation is not seen as static but as dynamic. It is purposeful, intentional, and positive--directed toward the best interests of the self.
Healthy Lifestyle Key to Successful Recovery from Alcoholism
- By John Newport
- Published 04/21/2006
- Theories of Addiction , Life Management Skills
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Unhealthy lifestyle patterns can set the stage for relapse. Fortunately, the converse is also true, as a growing body of evidence suggests that a wellness-oriented lifestyle can make a significant contribution to relapse prevention.
Motivational Enhancement Therapy with Drug Abusers
- By William Miller
- Published 04/20/2006
- Theories of Addiction
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This is a clinical research guide for therapists in applying Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) with drug abusers.
Integrating Motivational Approaches Into Treatment
- By SAM HSA
- Published 04/6/2006
- Theories of Addiction
- Unrated
Recent research supports the integration of motivational interviewing modules into programs to reduce attrition, enhance client participation in treatment, and increase positive behavioral outcomes.
Motivational Interviewing as a Counseling Style
- By SAM HSA
- Published 04/4/2006
- Theories of Addiction
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Motivational interviewing is a technique in which you become a helper in the change process and express acceptance of your client.
Motivation and Intervention
- By SAM HSA
- Published 04/4/2006
- Theories of Addiction
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Motivational intervention is broadly defined as any clinical strategy designed to enhance client motivation for change.
Conceptualizing Motivation And Change
- By SAM HSA
- Published 04/4/2006
- Theories of Addiction
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Motivation involves recognizing a problem, searching for a way to change, and then beginning and sticking with that change strategy. There are, it turns out, many ways to help people move toward such recognition and action.
Time-Limited Group Therapy
- By SAM HSA
- Published 04/3/2006
- Theories of Addiction
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Group psychotherapy is one of the most common modalities for treatment of substance abuse disorders.
Brief Humanistic and Existential Therapies
- By SAM HSA
- Published 04/3/2006
- Theories of Addiction
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Humanistic and existential psychotherapies use a wide range of approaches to case conceptualization, therapeutic goals, intervention strategies, and research methodologies.
