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Dual Disorders: Essentials for Assessment and Treatment is a practical handbook for the assessment and clinical management of patients with addiction and psychiatric disorders. Addictions counselors, prevention specialists, and chemical dependency nurses will use this book to understand the nature of psychiatric disorders and uncover valuable guidelines on their treatment and management in the context of primary addictions treatment. It includes an introduction to the rationale and clinical approaches of cognitive therapy; a special section on psychiatric medications; and coverage of mood, anxiety, psychotic, cognitive, eating, and personality disorders.Dual Disorders: Essentials for Assessment and Treatment contains information that is vital and fundamental to effective treatment. It fills a void in the training and education of addictions counselors, helping you become a better diagnostician, develop better treatment plans, and communicate more meaningfully with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. It will also increase your understanding of psychopathology and psychotherapy and decrease the frustration that can arise from a lack of understanding and planning. Specifics that you need to know to do this are thoroughly covered, including: elements of a comprehensive assessment of dual disorders clinical considerations in the treatment of the depressed addict pitfalls of treating patients with personality disorders the borderline patientwhat to do and what not to do the psychopathic patientanticipating and effectively addressing manipulation practical approaches in treating patients with eating disorders effective treatment of sexual trauma cognitive therapy approaches to treating dual disorders what to expect when your patient is referred to a psychiatrist for psychotropic medicationUnlike other books on this topic, Dual Disorders: Essentials for Assessment and Treatment is not a summary of research on dual diagnosis nor an overview of general programmatic considerations in treatment delivery. Rather, it is directed specifically to addictions counselors involved in the daytoday treatment of dually diagnosed patients, providing detailed descriptions of the major psychiatric disorders as well as useful guidelines and treatment approaches.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Dual Disorders: Essentials for Assessment and Treatment'? A: 'Dual Disorders: Essentials for Assessment and Treatment' primarily focuses on the assessment and clinical management of patients dealing with both addiction and psychiatric disorders. It provides practical guidelines for addictions counselors and mental health professionals.
- Q: Who is the intended audience for this book? A: The book is intended for addictions counselors, prevention specialists, and chemical dependency nurses who work with patients facing dual diagnoses.
- Q: What topics are covered in this handbook? A: The handbook covers a range of topics including cognitive therapy approaches, psychiatric medications, and detailed descriptions of mood, anxiety, psychotic, cognitive, eating, and personality disorders.
- Q: How does this book differ from other resources on dual diagnosis? A: 'Dual Disorders' differs from other resources by providing specific, practical guidance for professionals directly involved in the treatment of dually diagnosed patients, rather than just summarizing research or general programmatic considerations.
- Q: What are some specific clinical considerations mentioned in the book? A: Specific clinical considerations include comprehensive assessments of dual disorders, treatment pitfalls for patients with personality disorders, and effective strategies for addressing eating disorders and sexual trauma.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in the field? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals, as it covers fundamental topics that enhance understanding and treatment planning for dual disorders.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from reading this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the nature of psychiatric disorders, effective treatment strategies, and how to communicate more effectively with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.
- Q: What is the publication date and edition of 'Dual Disorders'? A: 'Dual Disorders' was published on December 10, 1997, and is in its first edition.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Dual Disorders' have? A: 'Dual Disorders: Essentials for Assessment and Treatment' has a total of 264 pages.