Juhnke, Gerald A.
Assessing and Diagnosing Substance Abuse: A Practical Guide for Professionals
- ISBN 13:
- 9781583913673
- author:
- Juhnke, Gerald A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Counselling & advice services
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Substance Abuse Assessment and Diagnosis provides a comprehensive guide for counselors and helping professionals. Dr. Gerald Juhnke presents an innovative model for assessing and diagnosing substance abuse and related disorders. The book offers practical direction on conducting thorough, multi-tiered assessments using various tools, including clinical interviews, standardized instruments, and personality tests. Detailed examples are provided on how to use these assessment instruments, including the CAGE, SUBSTANCE-Q, MMPI-2, SASSI-3, and SASSI-A2. This book is a valuable resource for students and practitioners seeking to improve their skills in assessing and diagnosing substance abuse.