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Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence — from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror

The authors of this textbook are the leading modern exponents of the self-medication hypothesis and are considered world class master clinicians. I also need to qualify my review by stating that I ...

Understanding Addiction as Self Medication: Finding Hope Behind the Pain

Doctor of Philosophy in Education Studies. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg 2015.

The state of psychological services in secondary schools : experiences of principals, school counsellors, educators and learners.

Addiction Treatment: A Strengths Perspective (2nd ed.)., by Katherine van Wormer and Diane Rae Davis

Exploring the Merging of Two Divergent Behavioral Support Systems in Juvenile Justice

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This article reviews the prevalence of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUDs) in the veteran population. Recommendations regarding how to better understand, engage, and retain veterans with PTSD/SUDs in treatment are presented through an ecological perspective that takes into account the multiple systems and worldviews, including culture, ethnicity, family, and military culture, that are transacting with the individual. A case example illustrates the multifaceted approach that the authors feel is necessary to increase treatment participation and retention with military clients. This article can be useful for both civilian social work clinicians and those working in military or veteran treatment settings.

Shannon Mayeda

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An Ecosystemic Perspective in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders in Veterans