Empirical Study of Relapse

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	• Relapse Prevention, Second Edition: Maintenance Strategies in the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors The Guilford Press, 2007 - 416 pages average customer review:based on 3 reviews view larger image
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A classic

I am compelled to write this because there is only one review, and it misses the point. Marlatt is a pioneer in the field of addictions, and introduced science to the field of substance abuse treatment.

While it may be difficult for a layman to understand, it is a very important work for any professional in the field to have on their shelf.

Empirical Study of Relapse

Book is a good reference for literature review on relapse prevention.
Book offers little help in designing a relapse prevention program for patients.

This important work elucidates why relapse is so common for people recovering from addictive behavior problems--and what can be done to keep treatment on track. It provides an empirically supported framework for helping people with addictive behavior problems develop the skills to maintain their treatment goals, even in high-risk situations, and deal effectively with setbacks that occur. The expert contributors clearly identify the obstacles that arise in treating specific problem behaviors, review the factors that may trigger relapse at different stages of recovery, and present procedures for teaching effective cognitive and behavioral coping strategies.

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