Research Guides: Social Work: Addictions Counseling Program: Addiction Counseling Strategies

Stimulants & Drugs Resources

Drugs of Abuse by Sherrel Howard
Call Number: E-Book

Introduces the basic principles of pharmacology and neuroscience of drug abuse.
Drugs and Society by Marshall Cavendish Corporation
Call Number: RM316 .D765 2005

Publication Date: 2005-09-01
The Encyclopedia of Addictive Drugs by Richard Lawrence Miller
Call Number: RM316 .M555 2002 (Ref)

Publication Date: 2002-12-30

This comprehensive reference guide describes more than 130 alphabetically arranged drugs of abuse, including both pharmaceutical and natural products.
The Chemistry of Mind-Altering Drugs by Daniel M. Perrine
Call Number: RM315 .P435 1996

Publication Date: 1996-05-05

This book presents an exposition of the pharmacological and psychological effects of nearly every known substance that affects human consciousness, from alcohol to Zopiclone.

Supporting People with Alcohol and Drug Problems by Sarah Galvani
Call Number: HV5801 .G35 2012

Publication Date: 2012-06-15

This book guides readers through the current research on and policy approaches to substance abuse and provides practical tips for good work practices.
Competencies for substance abuse treatment clinical supervisors by Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (U.S.)
Publication Date: 2007

This manual lists competencies for effective supervision in substance use disorder treatment programs.
Essentials of Chemical Dependency Counseling by Gary W. Lawson; Ann W. Lawson; P. Clayton Rivers
Call Number: HV5825 .L38 2001

Publication Date: 2000-08-01

Essentials of Chemical Dependency Counseling, Third Edition explores the full range of issues that face today's counselors and counselors-in-training.