Addiction & Recovery articles from November 1992

Addiction & Recovery archives from November 1992

Bill Clinton: someone who understands? (Editorial)
November 1, 1992... When President-Elect Bill Clinton takes his Oath of Office next month, it may well be a special occasion for addictions treatment providers. Not the least of the "changes" that he has promised to bring with him is an especially intimate...

The Clinton administration: what to expect on drug abuse. (Washington)
November 1, 1992... By now, most people in the addiction field realize that the November election brought a very unusual individual into the White House. William Jefferson Clinton is the first President to admit to being an adult child of an alcoholic, the first...

The five most common ethical mistakes leading to legal consequences: not only your conscience will besiege you if you're guilty of these lapses. (Cover Story)
November 1, 1992... Not only your conscience will besiege you if you're guilty of these lapses It might seem peculiar to discuss law and ethics in the same article. How ever, mishandling an ethical dilemma can sometimes result in legal consequences. For...

Ethical codes: do they really make a difference? Counselors find themselves caught in ethical dilemmas every day. Taking a code of ethics seriously can help.
November 1, 1992... Do They Really Make A Difference? Counselors find themselves caught in ethical dilemmas every day. Taking a code of ethics seriously can help. One of the primary requisites for all professions, beyond a specified body of knowledge, is a...

Confidentiality vs. the courts: your legal obligations, how to protect clients' records.
November 1, 1992... How to protect clients' records TO DISCLOSE OR NOT DISCLOSE --THAT IS THE QUESTION. Drug and alcohol treatment programs are bound by federal and state confidentiality laws to protect the records of clients in their programs. However, in...

Codependence for counselors: an interview with Timman L. Cermak, MD. (Special Section: Codependence)(includes related article) (Interview)
November 1, 1992... Codependence is one of those terms that can be used in many ways--and indeed has. It has been used as a way of explaining dysfunctional relationships. It has been used as a diagnosis of obsessional behavior--obsessed, in this case, with...

Diagnosing codependence: a practical guide to understanding and treatment. (Special Section: Codependence)(includes related article)
November 1, 1992... A practical guide to understanding and treatment In recent years, the exact meaning of the term codependence has become confused. This confusion is interfering with efficient diagnosis, appropriate treatment recommendations, and the...

Publishers showcase. (Bibliography)
November 1, 1992... ACOA's B GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH ACOA'S (1989, $24.95) by Marsha Vanicelli. 222 pages. A comprehensive, practical guide, this volume combines theory with specific how-to instruction. Guilford Publications ...

Publishers index. (Publishers Showcase) (Directory)
November 1, 1992... ABLEX PUBLISHING CORP. 355 Chestnut St. Norwood, NJ 07648 (201) 767-8450 Circle 201 ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT INC. 3808 W. Kilgore Ave. Muncie, IN 47304 (317) 284-7511 Circle 202 ADDICTION RESEARCH FOUNDATION 33 Russell Street Toronto,...

Booksellers index. (Publishers Showcase) (Directory)
November 1, 1992... A listing of retailers in alphabetical order by state. ALASKA Anchorage ANN'S ANONYMOUS PLACE 523 W. 8th Ave., Suite #106 Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 277-2082 Circle 301 SERENITY BOOKS AND GIFTS 4007 Old Seward...

Are we hiring codependent staffers: maybe our "helping profession" is a bit too helpful. (Special Section: Codependence)
November 1, 1992... Maybe our "helping profession" is a bit too helpful While we're busy handing a copy of Melody Beattie's bestseller, Codependent No More, to our clients, how many of us have actually taken the time to read the book? And when I say read the...

Why JCAHO liked Desert Vista: maximum accreditation was the reward for this new program's early efforts. (Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Desert Vista Hospital)
November 1, 1992... Maximum accreditation was the reward for this new program's early efforts By the standards of the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the care offered at Desert Vista Hospital's new chemical dependency unit...

"The U.S. 50 years ago": substance abuse treatment in Russia and Hungary.
November 1, 1992... Substance Abuse Treatment in Russia and Hungary The author experienced a time warp when she observed treatment facilities in the formerly Communist countries In March of 1992, I had the opportunity to be the leader of a delegation...

Helping clients cope with nicotine addiction: an interview with Robert Shipley, PhD, director, Stop Smoking Program, Duke University Medical Center. (Interview)
November 1, 1992... An interview with Robert Shipley, PhD, Director, Stop Smoking Program, Duke University Medical Center As a general health threat, smoking puts all other addictions into the shade; tobacco-related illness accounts for four times the death...

Treatment planning in the 90's: today's treatment demands require a new level of skills for addictions counselors. (Perspectives in Managed Care)(includes related article)
November 1, 1992... Today's treatment demands require a new level of skills for addictions counselors In January of this year I attended a conference in San Diego sponsored by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the National Association of...