Enhance your clinical practice with ‘Substance Use Disorders: Assessment and Treatment,’ a vital guide for mental health professionals from The Bookish Owl. This comprehensive resource distills essential knowledge on substance abuse, covering pharmacology, epidemiology, psychological theories, and the progression of addiction. Discover effective prevention strategies, early intervention techniques, and detailed screening and assessment methods, including specific tests. Explore a wide range of treatment methodologies, from psychotherapeutic approaches to pharmacological interventions, and understand placement criteria. Special chapters address unique considerations for special populations and crucial legal/ethical issues like confidentiality and coerced treatment. A must-have for therapists seeking to deepen their expertise in substance use disorders.