Tag: Addictions

Social Work Practice in the Addictions


Free Download Social Work Practice in the Addictions By Matthew O. Howard, Eric L. Garland, Ahmed Whitt (auth.), Michael G. Vaughn, Brian E. Perron (eds.)
2013 | 270 Pages | ISBN: 1461453569 | PDF | 3 MB
Social workers represent the largest body of addiction and mental health service providers, and there is a consistent need for up-to-date information. Social Work Practice in the Addictions is a comprehensive evidence-based volume. Contributing authors of this volume have been carefully selected to ensure representation of the leading social work addiction researchers. Additionally, researchers from other allied fields, including psychiatry, psychology, and public health, will also be involved to ensure a strong interdisciplinary perspective. Unlike other texts on addiction, this book incorporates ideas of social justice, practice with diverse communities, and ethics to represent the entire knowledge base of social work.

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A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions, First Edition


Free Download Amanda L. Giordano PhD LPC, "A Clinical Guide to Treating Behavioral Addictions, First Edition"
English | ISBN: 0826163165 | 2021 | 220 pages | PDF | 2 MB
"Giordano, an established scholar in behavioral addictions, has provided a landmark clinical reference book. This text provides the quintessential guide to understanding process addictions with detailed attention to assessment and treatment that is unparalleled in the literature. This is a must-have book for every clinician.

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Cravings and Addictions Free Yourself from the Struggle of Addictive Behavior with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy


Free Download Cravings and Addictions: Free Yourself from the Struggle of Addictive Behavior with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Maria Karekla, Megan M. Kelly, Dr. Russ Harris – foreword
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B09VN723JS | 6 hours and 27 minutes | MP3@64 kbps | 177 Mb
Whether you struggle with overeating, alcohol, drugs, or smoking, you’re all too familiar with the cravings that propel your habit. Cravings – that intense desire for certain substances or behaviors with the aim of feeling pleasure and satisfaction – are the root of all addictive behaviors. Knowing what to do with those urges can make the difference between managing your addiction and giving in to it.
Cravings and Addictions presents practical strategies based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you cope with the cravings at the core of your addiction. You’ll learn to recognize the cues that lead to addictive behaviors, and discover how you can move beyond addiction to commit to a life driven by what you care about and want in life.

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