Addiction Professional articles from May 2005

Addiction Professional archives from May 2005

The reality is, this show's useful.(Letter From the Editor)(Column)
May 1, 2005... Robert Poznanovich didn't have high hopes when he heard that a series on interventions was to become the latest venture in reality TV. Despite his assertion that "most interventions are boring," he figured television producers would be...

Correction.(references missing from March 2005 article, "Client Tracking and Technology")(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2005... Two references were missing from the article "Client Tracking and Technology" in the March 2005 issue. The references are: De Soto, C.B., O'Donnel, W.E., & De Soto, J.L. (1989). Long-term recovery in alcoholics. Alcoholism: Clinical and...

Look to primary care for addressing M.D. shortage.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... I read with interest the article "A Field that Could Use Some Doctor Shopping" (March 2005 issue). I believe that addiction medicine can be a viable subspecialty, but the solution may lie outside of psychiatry. I am a family doctor in...

Pointed comments on support-group article.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... While the article by Robert Sauerland (March 2005 issue) does a nice job of presenting abstinence-focused support groups, I was deeply chagrined and disappointed to see that Mr. Sauerland remains one of those in the field who choose to...

Medication's place in treatment.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2005... The January 2005 article "In Alcohol Treatment, A Medication Surge May Be Near", by Kathryn Foxhall, caught my attention. I thought I'd respond to it. As an addiction treatment professional I am convinced that we are assisting people to...

Being relevant to those in the trenches.(Research-to-Practice)(introduction to a new column designed to disseminate empirically supported treatment protocols to counselors and therapists )(Column)
May 1, 2005... Last November I met the president-elect of NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, Sharon Morgillo Freeman, at the annual convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy (AABT). She had just presented in a...

Be careful of what you read.(Commentary)(Column)
May 1, 2005... Nonprofit organizations, charitable foundations, schools and the federal government spend a lot of money and effort trying to keep young people from using drugs, and to prevent drug-related damage in adolescents and adults. No one has ever...

What makes these populations special: professionals share experiences on tailoring treatment.(treating Native American Indians)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... Practitioner Education Critical to Success with Native Americans It would be difficult to argue that treatment of any special population results in more potential clashes between cultural standards and treatment traditions than it does with...

Impulsivity, risk and recovery: help addicts manage situations and deal with consequences.
May 1, 2005... Risk is out there. Addicts who finish a short period of primary treatment and return to the world are faced with all the temptations and stresses of everyday life. They are sober because they have been locked up, not because they know how to...

Addiction counselors today and the clients they encounter: comprehensive findings from latest NAADAC survey.(National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)
May 1, 2005... The workforce is one of the critical issues confronting the substance abuse field today. The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment's (CSAT's) National Treatment Plan highlighted the importance of the workforce as well as the deficit of knowledge...

Defining success in the treatment of adolescent substance users.
May 1, 2005... What are parents asking when they say, "What is your success rate?" Parents want assurance that their investment in their child's treatment will result in positive change, that the adolescent will stop using, and that all of their lives will be...

When addiction affects others: a six-skills tool for the addiction professional.
May 1, 2005... It has been stated that for every person who experiences a substance abuse problem, "there are at least two or three non-using people directly affected by that use" (Lockley, 1996, p. 1). Those who are affected by substance abuse include...

Strategies for success when treatment is coerced.(Road to Recovery)(substance abuse treatment)
May 1, 2005... "Hello. I've been using drugs and I really want help. I've tried treatment before, but I just wasn't ready to get serious. This time I really want my life back. I'll do anything for the chance to get into your program. I really want to turn...

Motivational Interviewing: an evidence-based approach to overcoming ambivalence; Envision the change process as dancing with another, rather than wrestling.(Adolescent Treatment)
May 1, 2005... The concept of using Motivational Interviewing (MI) in the addictions field is not new. Thus far, a majority of the MI research has focused on adults, with fewer studies involving adolescents. However, many in the field are finding the basic...

Contributing factors and clinical issues in obesity.(Fatina Disorders)
May 1, 2005... Overweight and obesity have become a national epidemic in which nearly 65 percent of the U.S. adult population is overweight or obese. (1) The current prominence that overweight and obesity receive as a national public-health issue requires a...

Assessing for problem gambling pays off.(Gamblina)
May 1, 2005... If you treat adults, you've provided care to someone who has a gambling disorder--whether you knew it or not. You won't find your clients volunteering information about their gambling behavior, although between 25 and 63 percent of...

The client drives the exploration of dreams.(The Dream Zone)
May 1, 2005... In my work now, I have several clients who appear to be very interested in getting well. Now "getting well" is open to interpretation, I realize. To most, it means stopping the substance use/abuse. Then they think they are done. We know that is...

Finding strength in a community of women.(Women's Issues)
May 1, 2005... In just days, scores of women will gather in Boca Raton, Fla., to celebrate their recovery. It seems difficult to believe that not so long ago the words "recovery" and "women" weren't even used in the same sentence. In fact, the treatment...

A co-occurring curriculum that's worth its weight.(book)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... The Basics: A Curriculum for Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Disorders (Second Edition) Rhonda McKillip (http://mckillipbasics.com; 509-258-7314) 1,200 pages, $100 My first response to The Basics was to the mere size of...

Treating Alcoholism: Helping Your Clients Find the Road to Recovery.(Other Resources)(book)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Treating Alcoholism: Helping Your Clients Find the Road to Recovery Robert R. Perkinson, John Wiley & Sons (201-748-6395), $34.95 This publication for clinical professionals focuses on incorporating the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Private Practice: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide.(Other Resources)(book)(Book Review)
May 1, 2005... Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Private Practice: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide Thomas Marra, Ph.D., New Harbinger Publications, Inc. (www.newharbinger.com), $57.95 This book is designed to help therapists successfully integrate...

12-Step: it's more than attendance that counts.(Of Note)(substance abuse treatment)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence indicates that merely attending 12-Step meetings but not actively participating may limit the potential for positive outcomes. Roger Weiss, M.D., clinical director of the Alcohol and...

SAMHSA guide supports benefits of group therapy.(Of Note)(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A guide unveiled in March by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) stresses that group therapy constitutes an effective and cost-effective way to deliver substance abuse treatment services. Substance Abuse...

A checkup that could help therapists.(Of Note)(software for therapists who would like to find a prelude to treatment for substance abuse clients )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Therapists who would like to find a prelude to treatment for clients or who may not have substance abuse expertise may find a helpful tool in a software program called "Drinker's Check-up." The program is based on the principles of brief...

Colo. center will maximize recovering community.(Of Note)(Colorado)(treatment center for recovering addicts)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Architects of the planned April 18 opening of Jaywalker Lodge in Carbondale, Colo., say their extended-stay treatment program will be enhanced by a community of recovering people whose attitudes are steeped in 12-Step principles. The...

Service search.(services listing for addiction professionals)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... PHARMACEUTICALS insert Forest Labs / Campral TREATMENT PROVIDERS 21 AdCare Hospital, Inc. * www.adcare.com * 800-345-3552 * email: info@adcare.com C4 Caron Foundation * www.caron.org *...

Be an informed buyer.(LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER)(Column)
May 1, 2005... When you want to buy a product or service, you want to work with vendors who understand your business. That's why we've compiled this guide that focuses on products and services for the mental health and addiction fields. It's a...

Accreditation.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... Academy of Clinical Psychology PO Box 1082, Niwot, CO 80544-1082 * Phone: 303-652-9154 * Fax: 303-652-2723 * info@aclinp.org * www.aclinp.org * Howard Cohen, Sec. * Lynn Peterson, Admin. Off. * Carl Zimet, Pres. American Board of...

Addiction/substance abuse.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... 12 & 12 Inc. 6333 E. Skelly Dr., Tulsa, OK 74135 * Phone: 918-664-4224 * Toll-free: 800-680-8979 * Fax: 918-663-0203 * brett@12and12.org * www.12and12.org * Tom Bray, Exec. Dir. tom@12and12.org * Brett Kilgore, Admissions Supv. * Steve...

Assessment & diagnostic tools.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... ADE Incorporated PO Box 660, Clarkston, MI 48347 * Phone: 248-625-7200 * Toll-free: 800-334-1918 * Fax: 248-625-1839 * support@adeincorp.com * www.adeincorp.com * Bryan Ellis, Pres. * Ronald Keller, Opns. Mgr. see our ad page 81 ...

Associations & advocacy groups.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... Academy of Clinical Psychology PO Box 1082, Niwot, CO 80544-1082 * Phone: 303-652-9154 * Fax: 303-652-2723 * info@aclinp.org * www.aclinp.org * Howard Cohen, Sec. * Lynn Peterson, Admin. Off. * Carl Zimet, Pres Academy of...

Consulting services.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... 1 CarePlace 970 Illinois Ave., Bangor, ME 04401 * Phone: 207-945-4240 * Toll-free: 888-236-2273 * Fax: 207-990-3660 * www.1careplace.com * Philip Morrow, VP pmorrow@caredev.org * Gia Nguyen, CTO gnguyen@1careplace.com A4 Health...

Credentialing.(Directory)
May 1, 2005... Academy of Clinical Psychology PO Box 1082, Niwot, CO 80544-1082 * Phone: 303-652-9154 * Fax: 303-652-2723 *info@aclinp.org * www.aclinp.org * Howard Cohen, Sec. * Lynn Peterson, Admin. Off. * Carl Zimet, Pres. American Board of...

Demand reduction firms.(Directory)
May 1, 2005... The Change Companies 5221 Sigstrom Dr., Carson City, NV 89706 * Phone: 775-885-2610 * Toll-free: 888-889-8866 * Fax: 775-885-0643 * info@changecompanies.net * www.changecompanies.net * Kate Calhoon, SVP kcalhoon@changecompanies.net * Bill...

Disease management firms.(Directory)
May 1, 2005... ACI Enterprises, Inc. 8910 University Center Lane, Ste. 650, San Diego, CA 92122 * Phone: 858-452-1254 * Toll-free: 800-932-0034 * Fax: 858-452-7819 * ejudy@acieap.com * www.acieap.-com * Erin Judy. Dir., Bus. Dev. Alicare Medical...

Eating disorders.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... Belmont Behavioral Health 4200 Monument Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19131 * Phone: 215-581-3770 * Fax: 215-581-3840 * www.einstein.edu/e3front.dll?durki=10320 * Elaine Gilbride Castlewood Treatment Center 800 Holland Rd., St. Louis, MO...

Employee assistance programs.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... Access Capabilities Inc. 75-5995 Kuakini Hwy., Ste. 425, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 * Phone: 808-334-0979 * Fax: 808-329-0449 *dlupien@aloha.net * www.accesscapabilities.com * Donald Lupien, Dir. * Marilyn McIntosh, Counselor ACI...

Government agencies--federal.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 540 Gaither Rd., Rockville, MD 20850 * Phone: 301-427-1364 * info@ahrq.gov * www.ahcpr.gov * Carolyn Clancy, Dir. National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information PO Box 2345,...

Government agencies--state.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation 100 N. Union St., Ste. 518, Montgomery, AL 36130-1410 * Phone: 334-242-3454 * Fax: 334-242-0725 * DMHMR@mh.state.al.us * www.mh.state.al.us * Kathy Sawyer, Commissioner Alaska...

Information systems & software.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... 1 CarePlace 970 Illinois Ave., Bangor, ME 04401 * Phone: 207-945-4240 * Toll-free: 888-236-2273 * Fax: 207-990-3660 * www.1careplace.com * Philip Morrow, VP pmorrow@caredev.org * Gia Nguyen, CTO gnguyen@1careplace.com A4 Health...

Insurance/risk management.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... 501 Services 10080 N. Wolfe Rd., SW3, Ste. 250, Cupertino, CA 95014 * Toll-free: 800-442-4867 * Fax: 800-449-8563 * info@501c.com * www.501c.com * John Huckstadt. Pres. Aetna U.S. Healthcare 151 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06156...

Legal & financial services.(Directory)
May 1, 2005... 501 Services 10080 N. Wolfe Rd., SW3, Ste. 250, Cupertino, CA 95014 * Toll-free: 800-442-4867 * Fax: 800-449-8563 * info@501c.com * www.501c.com * John Huckstadt, Pres. ACI Enterprises, Inc. 8910 University Center Lane, Ste. 650,...

Mental health treatment.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... 1-800-Therapist 2923 Sandy Pt., Ste. 6, Del Mar, CA 92014 * Toll-free: 800-Therapist * grold@aol.com * www.1-800-therapist.com * Kevin Grold, CEO Academy at Cedar Mountain 1441 S. Campus Dr., Cedar City, UT 84720 * Phone:...

Outcomes management.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... Alcohol Research Group Public Health Institute, 2000 Hearst Ave., Ste. 300, Berkeley, CA 94709-2130 * Phone: 510-642-5208 * Fax: 510-642-7175 * alcresgp@arg.org * www.arg.org * Martha Beattie, Researcher Askesis Development Group, Inc....

Pharmaceuticals.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... 3M Pharmaceuticals 3M Ctr., 275-3 W-01, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 * Toll-free: 888-364-3577 * Fax: 612-733-3451 * www.mmm.com/pharma * Gary Cann, National Sales Mgr. * John Sampson, Mktg. Dir. Abbott Laboratories 100 Abbott Park...

Publishers.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... ACI Enterprises, Inc. 8910 University Center Lane, Ste. 650, San Diego, CA 92122 * Phone: 858-452-1254 * Toll-free: 800-932-0034 * Fax: 858-452-7819 * ejudy@acieap.com * www.acieap.com * Erin Judy, Dir., Bus. Dev. Active Parenting...

Quality assurance.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... ACI Enterprises, Inc. 8910 University Center Lane, Ste. 650, San Diego, CA 92122 * Phone: 858-452-1254 * Toll-free: 800-932-0034 * Fax: 858-452-7819 * ejudy@acieap.com * www.acieap.com * Erin Judy, Dir., Bus. Dev. Behavioral Health...

Staffing & recruitment.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... Lee Calhoon & Company 1621 Birchrun Rd., Birchrunville, PA 19421 * Phone: 610-469-9000 * Fax: 610-469-0398 * lcalhoon@leecalhoon.com * www.leecalhoon.com * Lee Calhoon, Pres./CEO Cejka Search 222 S. Central Ave., Ste. 400, St....

Training & development.(Buyer's Guide)(business and website directory for the addiction professional)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... Active Parenting Publishers, Inc. 1955 Vaughn Rd. NW, Ste. 108, Kennesaw, GA 30144-7808 * Phone: 770-429-0565 * Toll-free: 800-825-0060 * Fax: 770-429-0334 * cservice@activeparenting.com * www.activeparenting.com * Dana McKie, Training...

Utilization management/review.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... CORE/Peer Review Analysis 75 Market St., Portland, ME 04101 * Toll-free: 800-258-CORE * contactus@coreinc.com * www.coreinc.com/html/framesets/peerset.html * Drew Guthrie

Web sites.(Buyer's Guide)(web sites for the addiction professional)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... 1-800-Therapist www.1-800-therapist.com 4therapy.com NETWORK www.4therapy.com Academy of Organizational and Occupational Psychiatry www.aoop.org ACI Enterprises, Inc. www.acieap.com Active Parenting...

Electronic case records: to be or not to be?(Buyer's Guide)(medical information management systems)
May 1, 2005... This unavoidable question must be addressed by every responsible behavioral health administrator and executive. Whether 'tis nobler to continue with thy paper records; or risk the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune and go electronic. The...

Treatment connection pages: your best source for specialized addiction and mental health services.(Buyer's Guide)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... AdCare Hospital of Worcester, Inc. 107 Lincoln St., Worcester, MA 01605 88 Faunce Corner Rd., #260 No. Dartmouth, MA 02747, 508-999-1102 14 Beacon St., Ste 810, Boston, MA 02108, 617-227-2622 400 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, RI...

NAADAC directory of education and training.(Buyer's Guide)(National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors)(Directory)
May 1, 2005... The organizations listed in this directory have been accepted by the NAADAC Certification Commission as approved education and training providers for NCAC and MAC re-credentialing requirements. (All are NAADAC Approved Education Providers.) ...

Does it make sense?(Buyer's Guide)(an opinion on the United States government funding of addiction research and treatment )(Column)
May 1, 2005... I'm an avid golfer who hits the ball a long way, although very erratically. Recently while I was on a golf course in Florida, the first few holes weren't going well and I believe my host was afraid I was going to run out of balls before we even...

Managing polypharmacy: reviewing literature to identify best practices.(Buyer's Guide)
May 1, 2005... Polypharmacy is an ever-increasing concern for today's mental health administrators. The main focus of polypharmacy awareness has been both clinically based--providing patient safety, and more effective, evidence-based prescribing--and...

Get the job!!(tips for getting your resume noticed)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Whether you're a CEO or entry-level job seeker, to get a job, you've got to be at the top of the heap... the heap of resumes, that is. To get to first base in the job hunt process--the job interview--you have to pass through the initial...

Healing the intervention.(Buyer's Guide)(evaluating the intervention process used in addiction treatment)
May 1, 2005... The closure process is familiar to those involved in primary therapy, aftercare and other program components associated with today's addiction treatment centers. Closure offers a chance to reflect on the past few weeks; it provides for a frank...

Strategies for selecting a behavioral health information system.(Buyer's Guide)(five major phases in the selection of a management information system)
May 1, 2005... Introduction For many behavioral health organizations, the purchase of a management information system is one of the largest capital investments they make. In addition, few projects they undertake have the potential to make such a major...