Overcoming problematic alcohol and drug use vs Handbook of social work in child and adolescent sexual abuse

Both "Overcoming problematic alcohol and drug use" by Jeremy M. Linton and "Handbook of social work in child and adolescent sexual abuse" by John S. Wodarski, Marvin D. Feit are popular choices for readers interested in Alcoholics and Alcoholism. This comparison helps you decide which to read first — or whether both belong on your list.

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Overcoming problematic alcohol and drug use

Jeremy M. Linton

2007

Overcoming Problematic Alcohol and Drug Use is a workbook for use with clients in treatment, informed by the most current research and literature in the substance abuse field. Offering a field-tested alternative to the disease model of addiction, the book introduces a six-session curriculum for treating persons with substance abuse issues and can be used as a self-help resource, or as a practice guide for human service professionals. Drawing on years of research on cognitive-behavioral therapy, the stages of change model, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy, the author has put together a comprehensive and effective guide to change.

Published 2007
Books like Overcoming problematic alcohol and drug use
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Handbook of social work in child and adolescent sexual abuse

John S. Wodarski, Marvin D. Feit

2008

"When sexual abuse occurs, helping those directly affected can be a difficult and convoluted task. The Handbook of Social Work in Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse is a guide that provides the latest information on assessment, management, prevention, and policy. This collection of essays encompasses the full spectrum of child and adolescent sexual abuse to shed needed light on an affecting issue. This text is the up-to-date source for compassionate ways of supporting and treating survivors."--Book jacket.

Published 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to read: Overcoming problematic alcohol and drug use or Handbook of social work in child and adolescent sexual abuse?
Reading difficulty depends on your familiarity with the genre. Check each book's page count and subject matter above, and start with whichever aligns better with books you've enjoyed before.
Can I read Overcoming problematic alcohol and drug use and Handbook of social work in child and adolescent sexual abuse in any order?
Yes — these are standalone works. You don't need to read one before the other unless they're part of the same series.
Which book is better for beginners?
If you're new to this genre, look at the shorter book with broader appeal and start there. You can always come back for the other.

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