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Author:   Phil Harris
Publisher:   Russell House Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Russell House Publishing Ltd
Weight:   0.227kg
ISBN:  

9781905541669

ISBN 10:   190554166
Pages:   136
Publication Date:   05 October 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface. Whose work can this new theory underpin? About the author. Acknowledgements. The context. Social context. What is problematic use? Social consequences of use. Family hardships. Family coping. Family contact with the problem user. Family pressure and treatment entry. Therapeutic context. Self-help: Al Anon and Ala Teen. Co-dependency movement. The intervention. Recent approaches for concerned others. Approaches facilitating treatment entry only. Dual approach models. Parent and Carers Training Programme (PACT). PACT: programme aims and structure. PACT: assessment. PACT: a behavioural ethos. Reinforcement and substance misuse. Reinforcement and change. Principles of treatment entry. Functional analysis logs. Extinction burst. Bringing up the subject of treatment. Selecting treatment options. Supporting the loved one in treatment. Treatment outcomes and relapse. Carefrontation and termination. Improving the concerned other's life. Reducing pressure of the concerned other. Closing treatment. Outcomes and measures. Conclusion. References. About the companion treatment manual.

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Phil Harris is an independent writer who has worked in direct access drug services for over sixteen years. He has designed and delivered internationally recognised treatment programmes and accredited training courses throughout the UK & Europe. Having worked as a drugs treatment advisor to DST's, Criminal Justice Services and Youth Services, he has also managed several organisations and implemented innovative, practical and effective approaches to addressing people's problems with misuse of drugs and alcohol. He continues to practice in the south west of England.

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