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Barbara Wallace has put together a critical analysis of mandated substance abuse treatment. Her efforts support the contribution that mandated substance abuse treatment has made to the treatment options that should be considered for those struggling with substance use disorders. At a time when public concerns about prescription drug abuse, methamphetamine abuse, cocaine abuse, heroin abuse, and, of course, marijuana abuse are major, a book that provides a critical review and aclear how to for behavioral health clinicians is both timely and necessary.In addition to clinicians, judges, criminal justice experts, child welfare professionals, and policy makers will find Barbara Wallace'sbook educational and informative. Barbara Wallace should be commended for devoting her time to addressing this important aspect of substance use disorder treatment.--H. Westley Clark, MD, JD, MPH

Throughout this important research, Wallace effectively balances the use of literature review and case studies, providing best practices that can be applied in a variety of addiction treatment settings in both urban and rural communities. With this work, Wallace has clearly advanced this field. Wallace provides an excellent review of the important concerns and requirements for decision makers and providers regarding mandated treatment. Her book will be helpful as a primer for drug court jurists. New drug treatment providers will surely benefit from this work, as will seasoned veterans. The book is also an excellent choice for drug treatment policy makers, capacitybuilding assistance providers, and schools of public health and social work. Psyccritiques--Contemporary Psychology: Apa Review Of Books Evidence-based research, criminal justice statistics, integrated theory, dynamic case vignettes, public health perspectives, a menu of treatment, practice guidelines: they are all here. The result is a powerful framework that addiction practitioners can follow in tailoring treatment to client characteristics including mental disorders and level of motivation. Enriched with detailed case examples of carefully timed and individually tailored interventions with clients with dual diagnoses, Making Mandated Addiction Treatment Work is the book I have been looking forrr -- Wormer, Katherine van The title captures the essence of this book. It addresses ways in which mandated treatment can work and advances evidence to support this claim. Above all, this is a hopeful work which should be well received and utilized by policy makers and practitioners alike. The criminal justice system, the child/welfare/protective service system, those who fund addiction programs in the public and private sector will benefit from the practical wisdom of this book, in planning and implementing programs to meet the needs of an underserved and neglected population. The spirit, wisdom and dedication of the author shine through this remarkable book. Truly, it is a unique and valuable contribution to the addiction field, a book which is must-read for people in the addiction field not only in the United States, but also in the wider international community.. Addiction Barbara Wallace has put together a critical analysis of mandated substance abuse treatment. Her efforts support the contribution that mandated substance abuse treatment has made to the treatment options that should be considered for those struggling withsubstance use disorders. At a time when public concerns about prescription drug abuse, methamphetamine abuse, cocaine abuse, heroin abuse, and, of course, marijuana abuse are major, a book that provides a critical review and a clear how to for behavioral health clinicians is both timely and necessary. In addition to clinicians, judges, criminal justice experts, child welfare professionals, and policy makers will find Barbara Wallace's book educational and informative. Barbara Wallace should be commended for devoting her time to addressing this important aspect of substance use disorder treatment. -- H. Westley Clark, MD, JD, MPH The title captures the essence of this book. It addresses ways in which mandated treatment can work and advances evidence to support this claim. Above all, this is a hopeful work which should be well received and utilized by policy makers and practitioners alike. The criminal justice system, the child/welfare/protective service system, those who fund addiction programs in the public and private sector will benefit from the practical wisdom of this book, in planning and implementing programs to meet the needs of an underserved and neglected population. The spirit, wisdom and dedication of the author shine through this remarkable book. Truly, it is a unique and valuable contribution to the addiction field, a book which is must-read for people in the addiction field not only in the United States, but also in the wider international community. Addiction Barbara Wallace has put together a critical analysis of mandated substance abuse treatment. Her efforts support the contribution that mandated substance abuse treatment has made to the treatment options that should be considered for those struggling with substance use disorders. At a time when public concerns about prescription drug abuse, methamphetamine abuse, cocaine abuse, heroin abuse, and, of course, marijuana abuse are major, a book that provides a critical review and a clear how to for behavioral health clinicians is both timely and necessary. In addition to clinicians, judges, criminal justice experts, child welfare professionals, and policy makers will find Barbara Wallace's book educational and informative. Barbara Wallace should be commended for devoting her time to addressing this important aspect of substance use disorder treatment. -- H. Westley Clark, MD, JD, MPH Evidence-based research, criminal justice statistics, integrated theory, dynamic case vignettes, public health perspectives, a menu of treatment, practice guidelines: they are all here. The result is a powerful framework that addiction practitioners can follow in tailoring treatment to client characteristics including mental disorders and level of motivation. Enriched with detailed case examples of carefully timed and individually tailored interventions with clients with dual diagnoses, Making Mandated Addiction Treatment Work is the book I have been looking for -- Wormer, Katherine van

Throughout this important research, Wallace effectively balances the use of literature review and case studies, providing best practices that can be applied in a variety of addiction treatment settings in both urban and rural communities. With this work, Wallace has clearly advanced this field. Wallace provides an excellent review of the important concerns and requirements for decision makers and providers regarding mandated treatment. Her book will be helpful as a primer for drug court jurists. New drug treatment providers will surely benefit from this work, as will seasoned veterans. The book is also an excellent choice for drug treatment policy makers, capacitybuilding assistance providers, and schools of public health and social work. * PsycCRITIQUES * Evidence-based research, criminal justice statistics, integrated theory, dynamic case vignettes, public health perspectives, a menu of treatment, practice guidelines: they are all here. The result is a powerful framework that addiction practitioners can follow in tailoring treatment to client characteristics including mental disorders and level of motivation. Enriched with detailed case examples of carefully timed and individually tailored interventions with clients with dual diagnoses, Making Mandated Addiction Treatment Work is the book I have been looking forrr -- Katherine van Wormer, professor of social work, University of Iowa Barbara Wallace has put together a critical analysis of mandated substance abuse treatment. Her efforts support the contribution that mandated substance abuse treatment has made to the treatment options that should be considered for those struggling withsubstance use disorders. At a time when public concerns about prescription drug abuse, methamphetamine abuse, cocaine abuse, heroin abuse, and, of course, marijuana abuse are major, a book that provides a critical review and a clear how to for behavioral health clinicians is both timely and necessary. In addition to clinicians, judges, criminal justice experts, child welfare professionals, and policy makers will find Barbara Wallace's book educational and informative. Barbara Wallace should be commended for devoting her time to addressing this important aspect of substance use disorder treatment. -- H. Westley Clark, MD, JD, MPH, Director of Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department The title captures the essence of this book. It addresses ways in which mandated treatment can work and advances evidence to support this claim. Above all, this is a hopeful work which should be well received and utilized by policy makers and practitioners alike. The criminal justice system, the child/welfare/protective service system, those who fund addiction programs in the public and private sector will benefit from the practical wisdom of this book, in planning and implementing programs to meet the needs of an underserved and neglected population. The spirit, wisdom and dedication of the author shine through this remarkable book. Truly, it is a unique and valuable contribution to the addiction field, a book which is must-read for people in the addiction field not only in the United States, but also in the wider international community.. * Addiction * The title captures the essence of this book. It addresses ways in which mandated treatment can work and advances evidence to support this claim. Above all, this is a hopeful work which should be well received and utilized by policy makers and practitioners alike. The criminal justice system, the child/welfare/protective service system, those who fund addiction programs in the public and private sector will benefit from the practical wisdom of this book, in planning and implementing programs to meet the needs of an underserved and neglected population. The spirit, wisdom and dedication of the author shine through this remarkable book. Truly, it is a unique and valuable contribution to the addiction field, a book which is must-read for people in the addiction field not only in the United States, but also in the wider international community. * Addiction * Evidence-based research, criminal justice statistics, integrated theory, dynamic case vignettes, public health perspectives, a menu of treatment, practice guidelines: they are all here. The result is a powerful framework that addiction practitioners can follow in tailoring treatment to client characteristics including mental disorders and level of motivation. Enriched with detailed case examples of carefully timed and individually tailored interventions with clients with dual diagnoses, Making Mandated Addiction Treatment Work is the book I have been looking for. -- Katherine van Wormer, professor of social work, University of Iowa Barbara Wallace has put together a critical analysis of mandated substance abuse treatment. Her efforts support the contribution that mandated substance abuse treatment has made to the treatment options that should be considered for those struggling with substance use disorders. At a time when public concerns about prescription drug abuse, methamphetamine abuse, cocaine abuse, heroin abuse, and, of course, marijuana abuse are major, a book that provides a critical review and a clear how to for behavioral health clinicians is both timely and necessary. In addition to clinicians, judges, criminal justice experts, child welfare professionals, and policy makers will find Barbara Wallace's book educational and informative. Barbara Wallace should be commended for devoting her time to addressing this important aspect of substance use disorder treatment. -- H. Westley Clark, MD, JD, MPH, Director of Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department

Evidence-based research, criminal justice statistics, integrated theory, dynamic case vignettes, public health perspectives, a menu of treatment, practice guidelines: they are all here. The result is a powerful framework that addiction practitioners can follow in tailoring treatment to client characteristics including mental disorders and level of motivation. Enriched with detailed case examples of carefully timed and individually tailored interventions with clients with dual diagnoses, Making Mandated Addiction Treatment Work is the book I have been looking for--Katherine van Wormer, Ph.D., MSSW

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Barbara C. Wallace, Ph.D. is a New York state licensed Psychologist engaged in regional, national, and international consultation work. She is Associate Professor and Director of the Research Group on Disparities in Health within the Department of Health and Behavior Studies at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City and has been honored as Fellow of the American Psychological Association in Division (50) on Addictive Behaviors.

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