Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy in the Treatment of Addiction

Contents.
 
About the Authors.
 
Preface.
 
Acknowledgements.
 
Chapter 1 Overview and Use of the Book.
 
Chapter 2 Introduction to Cognitive-Behaviour Theory and
 
Research Evidence.
 
Chapter 3 Cognitive and Behavioural Techniques.
 
Chapter 4 Agenda Setting and Structure of Sessions.
 
Chapter 5 Assessment and Case Formulation.
 
Chapter 6 Core Topics.
 
Chapter 7 Elective Topics.
 
Chapter 8 Therapist Training and Supervision.
 
Appendix I.
 
Appendix II.
 
Appendix III.
 
Appendix IV.
 
References.
 
Index.

Christos Kouimtsidis , MBBS, MSc, MRCPsych, is Consultant Psychiatrist at NWHerts Community Drug and Alcohol Team, Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Section of Addictive Behaviour, St George s, University of London since 2003. He was Specialist Registrar and later Clinical Lecturer in Addiction Psychiatry at St George s from 1998.His MSc dissertation in 1996 was on CBT in substance misuse.His doctorate is an investigation of the role of expectancies and schemas in treatment and relapse of substance misuse. He has been involved in quantitative and qualitative research including epidemiology research in general hospital, co morbidity and psychological approaches in addiction, staff and services users experiences of treatment provision. He is a tutor for the postgraduate courses at St George s, and he has also led a number of seminars and workshops on CBT in substance misuse.His clinical team provides services for drugs and alcohol in a large geographical area in Hertfordshire consisting of small urban and rural settlements. Martina Reynolds , MA, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Social Sciences of Brunel University. Prior to this she was research lecturer in Addiction at St George s, University of London, where she developed her interest in the topic. She obtained her BA/MA in Psychology from the University of Oxford and her PhD from the University of London. She has extensive research experience and has published in the fields of substance use, trauma, post traumatic stress disorders and depression. She has also convened and taught both undergraduate and postgraduate modules on addiction and related areas. Colin Drummond , MBChB, MD, FRCPsych, is Professor of Addiction Psychiatry and Consultant Psychiatrist at St George s Hospital Medical School and South West London and Head of Addiction Behaviour at St George s NHS Trust, where he has been since 1993. Before that he was Lecturer and later Senior Lecturer in Addiction

"The manual provides comprehensive information regarding CBT approaches to substance use ... .One of its strengths is that the authors propose that their model and techniques can be transferred to all substances." (Drug and Alcohol Review, January 2009) "This book is likely to be a well-used resource for clinicians to establish individualized CBT treatments for all types of addiction." (Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy, July 2008) "I cannot praise this book highly enough. I would think that anyone at whatever level of experience will gain something from the book." (Clinical Psychology Forum) "A comprehensive manual ... It provides clear guidelines and information in relation to addiction and CBT and is both useful and informative." (Journal of Analytical Psychology)

"The manual provides comprehensive information regarding CBT approaches to substance use .One of its strengths is that the authors propose that their model and techniques can be transferred to all substances." ( Drug and Alcohol Review , January 2009) "This book is likely to be a well used resource for clinicians to establish individualized CBT treatments for all types of addiction." ( Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy , July 2008) "I cannot praise this book highly enough. I would think that anyone at whatever level of experience will gain something from the book." ( Clinical Psychology Forum ) "A comprehensive manual It provides clear guidelines and information in relation to addiction and CBT and is both useful and informative." ( Journal of Analytical Psychology )