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Author Fisher, Gary L.

Title Understanding why addicts are not all alike : recognizing the types and how their differences affect intervention and treatment / Gary L. Fisher.

Publication Info. Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, [2011]
©2011

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.29 F533U    Check Shelf
Description xiii, 169 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Addicts, who they are; what they do -- The disease model of addiction -- Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) -- Functional addicts -- Implications for intervention and treatment.
Summary "The book provides an in-depth, research-based analysis of three specific subtypes of substance abusers: addicts who fit the disease model, addicts with antisocial personality disorder, and functional addicts--those who lead otherwise successful lives. Particular attention is paid to the latter two groups, which have not been adequately studied previously. Characteristics of the three subtypes are illustrated through case studies that clearly demonstrate how subtype impacts prevention, intervention, and treatment. Most important, the book recommends practical intervention and treatment strategies that will enable concerned parties to identify--and help--each of these distinct groups."--Book jacket.
Subject Substance abuse -- Patients -- Classification.
Substance abuse -- Patients -- Rehabilitation.
Substance-Related Disorders -- psychology.
Substance-Related Disorders -- therapy.
Behavior, Addictive -- classification.
Behavior, Addictive -- psychology.
Models, Psychological.
Treatment Outcome.
ISBN 9780313387074 hardcover : copy alkaline paper
0313387079 hardcover : copy alkaline paper
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