Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy

'Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy is a welcome addition to the evidence-based substance use disorder treatment literature. This volume provides a large amount of helpful information, materials, and step-by-step instructions for implementing and troubleshooting family-based behavioral treatment for substance use problems.'
-Mark B. Sobell, PhD, ABPP, Professor, and Linda Sobell, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Training, Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, FL

'I strongly recommend Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy. Donohue and Allen give readers a step-by-step approach using empirical strategies, client-therapist dialogues, checklists, and handouts that make the therapy process clear and concrete. This book is a must-read for all who want to use FBT in their practice.'
-Robert J. Meyers, PhD, Emeritus Associate Research Professor of Psychology, University of New Mexico

'I am delighted with the book Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy. As a relatively new therapist, I used the FBT protocols in a practice setting and the highly structured interventions provided me a sense of confidence while developing professional competence in working with very challenging populations. Although simple in theory, families are empowered by these absolutely positive techniques.'
-Amy S. Bizjak, Staff Development Training Coordinator, Bethesda Children's Home, Meadville, PA

Practical, step-by-step guidance for using Family Behavior Therapy (FBT) in the treatment of adults dealing with substance abuse

Treating Adult Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy clearly explains how this evidence-supported treatment can be implemented in a flexible, straightforward manner and covers:

• The underlying framework and infrastructure necessary for treatment providers to effectively implement FBT

• Strategies for establishing effective consumer-driven treatment plans with clients prior to each session

• Skills training and exercises that teach conflict management and how to build healthy relationships

• Standardized methods for managing problems that coexist with substance abuse, such as unemployment, depression, and incarceration

With an accompanying CD-ROM containing worksheets, handouts, and other practical materials, this hands-on behavioral approach to therapy equips all mental health professionals with effective strategies to help adult substance abusers and their families through the recovery process.

DANIEL N. ALLEN is a licensed clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His research focuses on the neuropsychological correlates of mental illness, including substance use disorders and evidence-based interventions for these disorders.