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Download full textBrady, Don – 1991
The neuropsychological deficits which are found in a significant number of alcoholics participating in the rehabilitation process have been well documented. Recent concern has also been voiced that cognitive impairments present in alcoholics receiving treatment are more severe than what has been perceived through clinical observations.…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Cognitive Ability, Counseling Techniques, Drug Rehabilitation
O'Farrell, Timothy J. – 1991
Couples therapy interventions can be used with alcohol abusers and alcoholics during three broadly defined states of recovery: (1) initial commitment to change; (2) change itself; and (3) long-term maintenance of change. Intervening with the alcoholic's spouse (and/or other nonalcoholic family members) can motivate and reinforce commitment to…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Drug Rehabilitation
Acampora, Alfonso P., Ed.; Nebelkopf, Ethan, Ed. – 1986
This document contains 19 papers from the ninth World Conference of Therapeutic Communities (TCs) that deal with the interface between the mental health establishments and the TC. Papers include: (1) "Psychiatry and the TC" (Jerome Jaffe); (2) "The Chemical Brain" (Sidney Cohen); (3) "Where Does the TC Fail?" (Ab…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation, International Organizations
Dunphy, Peter Hughes – 1991
The Remaining Off Alcohol and Drugs Program (ROAD) was developed to teach newly abstinent chemical misusing clients how to remain alcohol and drug free. It provides its participants with a repertoire of knowledge, skills and behaviors that they can use in dealing with the most common problems caused by discontinuing chemical use and which can be…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Coping, Counseling Techniques, Drug Abuse
Acampora, Alfonso P., Ed.; Nebelkopf, Ethan, Ed. – 1986
This document contains seven papers from the ninth World Conference of Therapeutic Communities (TCs) that deal with drug abuse and the criminal justice system. Papers include: (1) "Some Characteristics of the Social Structure & Social Organization of the TCs" (Lewis Yablonsky); (2) "Therapeutics & Incarceration: They Said It…
Descriptors: Confidentiality, Correctional Institutions, Counseling Techniques, Criminal Law
Miller, William R. – 1982
Self-help programs can be used to replace, complement, or supplement formal treatment, but their effectiveness has been underestimated. To test the effectiveness of bibliotherapy in the treatment of problem drinkers, six studies were conducted over 7 years (1975-1982) comparing different treatment approaches. The combined data showed that for…
Descriptors: Alcoholic Beverages, Behavior Change, Bibliotherapy, Case Studies
Gillis, H. L. – 1991
This paper describes an adventure-based treatment program for court-involved youth who display significant alcohol or drug abuse behavior. Project Choices' clients meet the criteria for drug abuse from the Diagnostic Statistical Manual-Revised (DSM-III-R). The clients reside in Project Choices placement homes during the 8-week treatment and 8-week…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adventure Education, Behavior Change, Counseling Techniques
