"A wide spectrum of professionals -- both specialists and nonspecialists -- are increasingly treating people with substance use disorders. This book succeeds admirably in the important aim of encouraging and assisting frontline workers to better understand and effectively help people with addictive disorders. Written in clear and accessible language, this is a comprehensive and authoritative guide for anyone wishing to enter this demanding but highly rewarding field of work." - Nick Heather, Emeritus Professor of Alcohol and Other Drug Studies, Northumbria University, UK "The authors have blended superb clinical acumen with an exceptional grasp of cutting-edge research to produce this practical, scholarly, and client-centered book. The book captures the complexities of addiction treatment in an engaging manner. A major strength is the way the authors move beyond their strong presentation of evidence-based practices to thoroughly discuss the process and context of treatment, ably addressing the necessary conditions for therapeutic change. Addiction treatment specialists and other clinicians will be well served by this book. It can be used as a primary text in graduate-level courses on addiction treatment or as a supplemental text in virtually any advanced clinical practice course." - Meredith Hanson, Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, New York, USA

William R. Miller, PhD, Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry (Emeritus), University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA; Alyssa A. Forcehimes, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, USA; and Allen Zweben, DSW, Columbia University School of Social Work, New York, NY, USA. Postscript by A. Thomas McLellan, PhD

Part I: An Invitation to Addiction Treatment. Why Treat Addiction? What is Addiction? How Do Drugs Work? Part II: A Context for Addiction Treatment. Client-centered Foundation. Screening, Evaluation, and Diagnosis. Detoxification and Health Care Needs. Matching: Individualizing Treatment Plans. Case Management. Part III: A Menu of Evidence-based Options for Addiction Treatment. Brief Interventions. Enhancing Motivation for Change. A Community Reinforcement Approach. Strengthening Coping Skills. Involving and Working with Family. Mutual Help Groups. Pharmacological Adjuncts. Part IV: Issues That Arise in Addiction Treatment. Responding to Resistance. Enhancing Adherence. Treating Co-occurring Disorders. Promoting Maintenance. Working with Groups. Addressing the Spiritual Side. Professional Ethics. Promoting Prevention. McLellan, Postscript: Looking Forward.