Addiction Therapy and Treatment: A Systems Approach

Addiction is a national mental and medical health crisis, and current treatment approaches fail half the time. This book presents a radically different addiction treatment paradigm based on science, evidence, and best practices, with a success rate approaching 100% when followed closely. It extends treatment to the entire support system, starting with the concerned family members, and proposes a single provider, the family recovery therapist, who manages treatment for the addict and the family from the first phone call through the first year of continuous sobriety. It offers simple recommendations to addiction treatment providers and family members impacted by this disease and serves as a beacon of hope for families.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 27 December 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

Addiction is a significant national mental and medical health crisis that imposes substantial costs on society and causes immense suffering to countless individuals. However, the current addiction treatment approach, which has remained largely unchanged for the past 80 years, is ineffective, with a success rate of only 50%. This book presents a revolutionary addiction treatment paradigm that is grounded in science, evidence, and best practices, with a success rate approaching 100% when followed closely. This model challenges the current addiction treatment industry and offers a promising solution to address the complex nature of addiction.

Addiction is a complex disorder that affects not only the individual but also their social system, including family, workplace, and community. The current approach to addiction treatment focuses primarily on the individual, with little attention paid to the support system that enables and supports the addiction. This model recognizes the importance of extending treatment to the entire support system, starting with the concerned family members.

One of the key elements of this model is the family recovery therapist, who manages treatment for the addict and the family from the first phone call through the first year of continuous sobriety. This therapist serves as a single point of contact and provides comprehensive support to the family throughout the recovery process.

The book offers simple recommendations to both addiction treatment providers and family members impacted by addiction. It provides valuable insights into the nature of addiction, its impact on the individual and their loved ones, and effective strategies for treatment.

The book serves as a beacon of hope for families struggling with addiction. It offers a roadmap for recovery and provides a sense of community and support. It emphasizes the importance of family involvement in the recovery process and provides practical tools and strategies for families to navigate the challenges of addiction.

In conclusion, addiction is a national mental and medical health crisis that requires urgent attention. The current addiction treatment approach is ineffective and needs to be replaced with a more effective and comprehensive model. This book presents a revolutionary addiction treatment paradigm that is grounded in science, evidence, and best practices, with a success rate approaching 100% when followed closely. It challenges the current addiction treatment industry and offers a promising solution to address the complex nature of addiction. By extending treatment to the entire support system and providing comprehensive support to the family, this model has the potential to transform the lives of countless individuals and families affected by addiction.

Weight: 363g
Dimension: 254 x 177 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476688145