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Brief Interventions and Brief Therapies for Substance Abuse
Published: October 2015
This manual describes brief intervention and therapy techniques for the treatment of alcohol and drug misuse.
Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy
Published: September 2015
These guidelines are for clinicians who lead group therapy sessions for substance use disorder treatment. It describes types of group therapy, and advantages of group therapy. The guide also provides client placement criteria, and techniques for group development and leadership.
Managing Chronic Pain in Adults With or in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders
Published: November 2013
This manual serves as a quick reference guide for clinicians treating chronic pain in adults living with a history of substance use. It covers patient assessment and treatment, and provides an algorithm for managing chronic pain, as well as a summary of non-opioid analgesics.
Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Opioid Treatment Programs
Published: January 2011
This guide informs clinicians about medications for opioid use disorder treatment, including side effects, drug interactions, and take-home doses. It discusses patient counseling, associated medical issues, hepatitis C evaluation, drug testing, and pregnant women.
Incorporating Alcohol Pharmacotherapies Into Medical Practice
Published: May 2010
This manual guides counselors in the use of medications to help clients achieve abstinence from alcohol. It describes how the medications work and whom may benefit. It also presents the side effects of three FDA-approved medications: acamprosate, disulfiram, and naltrexone.