Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy

Praise for Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy "This is an extremely positive and strength-focused text that provides therapists with a structure and the tools to implement interventions that have a long history of promoting the types of clinical changes desired by family members and community stakeholders."—From the Foreword by Scott W. Henggeler, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Director, Family Services Research Center, Medical University of South Carolina "Kudos to Donohue and Azrin for writing a book that includes all the materials needed to implement FBT with adolescents, including prompting checklists, handouts, and worksheets."—Karol Kumpfer, PhD, Professor, Health Promotion & Education, and Chair, International Study Abroad Committee, College of Health, University of Utah, and former director, SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention "Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy is an important resource for those who wish to provide an empirically supported, strengths-based, behavioral treatment for adolescents with substance-use problems and their parents." —Susan Harrington Godley, RhD, Senior Research Scientist and EBT Coordinating Center Director, and Mark D. Godley, PhD, Director, Research & Development, Chestnut Health Systems "In my practice with adolescents, FBT has proven exceptionally effective in drawing families closer together and yielding improved outcomes. This remarkably supportive approach helps young people develop critical skills necessary to live a fulfilling and drug-free lifestyle. This book clearly illustrates how to implement the interventions with ease and exemplifies the deeply gratifying experience of FBT."—Stephen A. Culp, MEd, NCC, LPCC, Addiction Services Therapist, Comprehend, Inc., Maysville, KY Listed in multiple national clearinghouses, including SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices and the CEBC, Family Behavior Therapy (FBT) is a scientifically supported treatment for adolescent substance abuse and its many associated problems. Written by Brad Donohue and Nathan Azrin—the premier researchers and practitioners of FBT—Treating Adolescent Substance Abuse Using Family Behavior Therapy is the first book of its kind to provide mental health professionals with the practical, step-by-step guidance needed to use this evidence-based treatment. Filled with case studies, checklists, worksheets, and handouts, this essential guide features: Strategies to assist in effective goal-setting, treatment plans, and family management Motivational enhancement exercises to encourage youth into a problem-free lifestyle Methods to effectively address contextual issues such as noncompliance and culture Standardized treatments to assist in eliminating problems that coexist with substance abuse, including unemployment, depression, behavioral misconduct, and family dysfunction An accompanying CD-ROM contains all the book's record-keeping forms, checklists, assignments, progress notes, agendas, and worksheets in a customizable format.

Though a number of books covering adolescent substance abuse are available, there are very few resources that explore the topic in the context of Family Systems Therapy (FST). Youth and Their Families offers an expanded view of the therapeutic process with a specific focus on the relationshipbetween therapists, adolescents, families, communities, and substance use. By applying an FST lens, the clinician learns to view their client as an entire family system being affected by adolescent substance abuse. Furthermore, FST can be used at every stage of the substance abuse interventioncontinuum (from prevention to intervention) to provide increased functioning and strength in the family system. This book incorporates easily applicable clinical skill acquisition with the use of lively cases to give the reader requisite skills to be an effective family systems therapist.

Innovations in Adolescent Substance Abuse Interventions focuses on developmentally appropriate approaches to the assessment, prevention, or treatment of substance use problems among adolescents. Organized into 16 chapters, this book begins with an assessment of adolescent substance use; theory, methods, and effectiveness of a drug abuse prevention approach; and problem behavior prevention programming for schools and community groups. Some chapters follow on the community-, family- and school-based interventions for adolescents with substance use problems. Other chapters explain psychopharmacological therapy; the assertive aftercare protocol for adolescent substance abusers; and twelve-step-based interventions for adolescents.

Praise for 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.

This book describes Brief Strategic Family Therapy, a strengths-based model for diagnosing and correcting interaction patterns that are linked to troublesome symptoms in children ages 6 to 18.

State-of-the-art, empirical support for the treatmentof substance abuse Part of the Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice Series, Substance Abuse Treatment for Youth and Adults provides busy mental health practitioners with detailed, step-by-step guidance for implementing clinical interventions that are supported by the latest scientific evidence. Edited by renowned educators David W. Springer and Allen Rubin, this thorough yet practical reference draws on a roster of experts and researchers in the field who have assembled state-of-the-art knowledge into this well-rounded guide. Each chapter serves as a practitioner-focused how-to guide and covers interventions that have the best empirical support for treating substance abuse problems, including: Family behavior therapy for substance abuse and associated problems Motivational interviewing Problem solving and social skills training Adolescent community reinforcement approach (A-CRA) Cognitive behavioral coping skills therapy for adults Seeking Safety treatment for clients with PTSD and substance abuse Easy-to-use and accessible in tone, Substance Abuse Treatment for Youth and Adults is an indispensable resource for practitioners who would like to implement evidence-based, compassionate, effective interventions in their care of substance-abusing clients.

"Treating substance abuse in adolescents requires a creative integration of individual, group, and family therapy, along with an understanding of addiction and recovery, family dynamics, and adolescent development. This book incorporates all of these elements into its discussion. Its thoroughness makes it a valuable addition to the literature in this relatively new clinical specialty." --Joseph K. Nowinski, Private Practice "This is a hopeful book that promotes a comprehensive view of a complicated difficulty." --Virginia Child Protection Newsletter

This book was first published in 2006. Adolescent drug abuse is one of the most challenging disorders to treat. It impacts on schools, community-based programs, mental health and medical facilities, and juvenile justice settings. This book provides practitioners, program developers and policy makers with practical information for improving outcomes in adolescent substance abuse. The authors cover a range of issues, including empirically based treatment development protocols, how to incorporate innovative treatment models into diverse clinical settings; research advances; interventions with special populations, culturally based intervention guidelines, and recommendations for practice and policy.