The revised third edition of the formerly titled Substance Use and Abuse retains its comprehensive, holistic examination of the field of substance use and misuse from a Canadian perspective. Now organized into seven sections, the 30 chapters examine the nature of addiction; explore biological, psychological, and social theories that attempt to explain addiction; discuss drugs that produce addiction, along with a review of prevention, treatment, and treatment system options; and consider the legal and ethical issues that those working in substance use and addiction frequently encounter. Thoroughly updated to reflect contemporary issues and recent advances in the field of addiction counselling, Rick Csiernik’s much-loved text features new content on the changes to cannabis law and culture in Canada, the opioid crisis and public response, as well as expanded content on cultural competence, non-substance use addictive behaviours, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention.
Substance Use and Misuse is an essential and timely resource for counsellors treating individuals dealing with addiction, and for courses across social work, human services counselling, psychology, and mental health and addictions programs.
FEATURES:
now divided into seven sections with 30 chapters to enhance student comprehension and learning
contains new information on contemporary themes including the opioid crisis, e-cigarettes and vaping, risks and benefits of THC and CBD, principles of good family skills training, sample dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) activities, and a sample intervention script
includes an enhanced treatment section with updates on harm reduction, trauma-informed care, the transtheoretical model of change, and motivational interviewing
Chapter 19: Working with More than One: Families and Groups
Chapter 20: Behavioural Approaches
Chapter 21: Harm Reduction
Chapter 22: The Foundations of Contemporary Addiction Counselling: The Transtheoretical Model of Change and Motivational Interviewing
Chapter 23: Trauma-Informed Practice
Chapter 24: Mutual Aid/Self-Help
Section V Closing Thoughts and Activities
Section VI: Treatment Resources
Chapter 25: Entry into the Addiction Continuum of Care
Chapter 26: Addiction-Specific Resources
Chapter 27: Adjunct Resources
Section VI Closing Thoughts and Activities
Section VII: Becoming a Competent Addiction Counsellor
Chapter 28: Psychoactive Drugs and the Law
Chapter 29: Ethical Considerations
Chapter 30: Practice Considerations: Addiction Counsellor Competencies
Section VII Closing Thoughts and Activities
References
Copyright Acknowledgements
Index
Biography
Rick Csiernik is a Professor of Social Work at King’s College, University of Western Ontario. Csiernik has authored and edited several popular Canadian Scholars titles including: Substance Use and Misuse, Third Edition (2021); The Essential Guide to Psychoactive Drugs in Canada, Second Edition (2019); Workplace Wellness (2014); Responding to the Oppression of Addiction (co-edited with William S. Rowe and Gabriela Novotna, 2023); The Drug Paradox (with Tara Bruno, 2018), and Homelessness, Housing, and Mental Health (co-edited with Cheryl Forchuk and Elsabeth Jensen, 2011). The author of more than 100 journal articles, their research interests include addiction, employee assistance programming and workplace wellness, social work education, and program evaluation. Rick has been recipient of both the King’s University College Award for Excellence in Teaching and the McMaster University Instructor Appreciation Award.
“Substance Use and Misuse provides a holistic and comprehensive approach to the complex topic of addictions in today’s world. With consideration for the historical, political, legal, and ethical components, the author thoroughly explores and contextualizes fundamental concepts, key theories, treatment options, prevention strategies, and particulars of popular licit and illicit substances across time and cultures. This text is a valuable resource for post-secondary students and interprofessional health care providers.”
—Dr. Kristen Jones-Bonofiglio, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, and Director, Centre for Health Care Ethics, Lakehead University
“The author has considered what an instructor and a student needs to become oriented to the field, absorb a great deal of information, consider the many different perspectives, think critically about them, and move beyond knowledge to consider implications for action. This is an ambitious agenda, and both instructors and students get a sense of being accompanied in this teaching and learning journey by the author, who has made every effort to guide the process with this very excellent textbook.”
—Dr. Jessica Ball, Professor, School of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria
Instructor Resources
Substance Use and Misuse, Third Edition comes equipped with instructor PowerPoints for each chapter.
The Instructor’s Manual for Substance Use and Misuse, Third Edition includes seven sections and an appendix, with lecture suggestions, multiple choice questions, true or false quizzes, assignment suggestions, and additional resources.
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