Substance Abuse Clients

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This paper explains that there are several problems associated with counseling substance abuse clients. Cognitive behavioral approach, the author relates, is an effective controlled method to decrease the sensitiveness to the environments that stimulate the use of substances and to introduce supplementary situations. The most effective method of cognitive approach, especially for teenagers, is to teach recovery techniques to the client that assist in overcoming the condition rather than finding methods to change directly the mentality of the person.

From the Paper:

"Substance abusers can be studied using three different types of cognitive behavioral approach. They are self-management methods, behavior adjustment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapies. Behavior adjustment includes changes in the lifestyle of a person while embracing a new way of life. This change in behavior becomes clear to all who live close to the client. Self- management of the client denotes the assistance provided to the client to recognize and change his blatant behavior."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Blow, Frederic C. (1999) "Substance Abuse among Older Adults: Treatment Improvement Protocol" Diane Publishing.
• Mennuti, Rosemary B. Arthur, F. (2006) "Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings: A Handbook for ..." Routledge.
• Onken, Lisa S; Blaine, Jack D. (1998) "Treatment of Drug Dependent Individuals with Comorbid Mental Disorders" Diane Publishing.
• Pollack, Mark H; Penava, Susan A; Bolton, Elisa; Worthington, John J; Allen, Gretchen Lanka; Farach, Francisco J; Otto, Michael W. (2002, Dec) "A novel cognitive-behavioral approach for treatment-resistant drug dependence" Journal of Substance abuse Treatment, vol. 23, no. 4, pp: 335-342.
• The National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2005) "A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction" Retrieved 26 March, 2008 from http://www.nida.nih.gov/TXManuals/CBT/CBT4.html

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