Co-Occurring Disorders: A Whole-Person Approach to the Assessment and Treatment of Substance Use and Mental Disorders (2nd edition)

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A must-have clinical resource that should have a place on every clinicians’ shelf – now in a fully revised and updated second edition! Dr. Charles Atkins, board-certified psychiatrist, addictions specialist, and clinical trainer, brings the latest on effective treatment and recovery with Co-Occurring Disorders: A Whole-Person Approach to the Assessment and Treatment of Substance Use and Mental Disorders (2nd edition). Written in his signature straightforward style and packed with accessible clinical tools, it serves as a navigation guide through the complexities of co-occurring disorders, providing clarity where many clinicians find themselves stuck. This book is a must-have resource for the rubber-meets-the-road clinician, as well as the educators who train them. Now in its second edition, it covers: The latest research on health and wellness interventions New comprehensive case studies Tools from evidence-based treatment models, including: Motivational interviewing Cognitive-behavioral strategies Skills training Mutual self-help & peer-based interventions Mindfulness training Recovery based strategies Family interventions Assertive community treatment and targeted case management Psychopharmacology including opioid and nicotine replacement strategies Review: Read me - Bought this for a class, good read! Helpful Review: Dr. Atkins does it again! - Dr. Atkins has a gift for taking information that could be overwhelming and dry and making it readable and easy to apply. This is a great second edition, with updated information, new case studies, and it is designed to give hope to the clinician and the client. This is an excellent resource for the seasoned professional and definitely for students and clinicians in the beginning of their career. There are examples of treatment plans and how to write them correctly, and useful diagnostic tools. I highly recommend this book!