Blackwell Scientific Publishers Ltd Treating Drinkers & Drug Users

The drugs field has undergone a phase of rapid change in recent years, and all the non-medical treatment interventions for those with alcohol problems and dependence can be equally helpful for drugs users. This book discusses these new initiatives and procedure, which have opened the way for unification of alcohol and drug treatment services at a clinical level, with potential for more efficient service provision and for effective interventions that can be readily adopted in a wide range of settings.