Substance Dependence:
Maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. Impairment manifested by three or more of the following: Tolerance ( need for markedly increased amount of the substance to reach intoxication or desired effect), withdrawal, substance often taken in large amount or over longer periods than was intended, persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use, much time spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance or use it, reduction or cessation of important social, occupational, or recreational activities, use continued despite knowledge of having persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problems likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance.

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Purchaser's review of this book

I purchased your book and althought I was interested in learning about the treatment my husband would get once he entered a treatment program, I actually learned much more than that. The book really helped me understand addiction. It was greatly needed and I think anyone that has a love one that has been in or currently in treatment should read to educate themselves as to what their love ones are dealing with.

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This book is listed as a clinician's handbook to the Cognitive Therapy of substance abuse, however it's contents are readily available to the layman. It is both clear and well referenced and I have found it to be insightful in as much as not being overly obscure in relation to the methods of therapy that fall outside of the Cognitive model. It is presented to define first what cognitive therapy is and how to proceed within it's guidelines and secondly to define the many concurrent psychological states that accompany the problems of the substance abuser. Whereas I am not a professional in this field I must admit that occasionally the text goes beyond my technical ability to comprehend it, however most of what is offered is assessable and understandable without being a trained professional. Would I suggest reading this book if you are not a professional? Only if you already have an interest or need surrounding the subject matter. I do not think that this particular read is for casual or recreational reader, however if you find yourself needing to know more about the cognitive therapy of substance abusers, then this book is a must. Would I suggest reading this book if you are a professional? Yes, it would seem to me that this book would be required reading in reference to dealing with the growing problems centered around drug abuse -- with particular emphasis on cocaine and crack cocaine and the difficulties in treating these particular addictions.

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Great book!!! I am a counselor in an inpatient treatment program and after I shared this book with the program's director he made it a requirement that all the counselors to read it. I feel now we are more effective in our work and as you know my program purchaed a copy for each counselor. 

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