Showing papers in "Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling in 2012"
TL;DR: The DSM-5 Task Force has recommended a new substance use disorder to replace substance abuse and dependence as discussed by the authors, which is called substance dependence disorder (SUD) and is defined as a "substance use disorder".
Abstract: The DSM-5 Task Force has recommended a new substance use disorder to replace substance abuse and dependence. This article provides an overview of substance abuse and dependence, a description of the DSM-5 substance use disorder, and implications and potential consequences of this change.
15 citations
TL;DR: Data from 57 clinical supervisors in licensed substance abuse treatment programs indicate that 28% had completed formal graduate course work in clinical supervision and 33% were professionally licensed or certified.
Abstract: Data from 57 clinical supervisors in licensed substance abuse treatment programs indicate that 28% had completed formal graduate course work in clinical supervision and 33% were professionally licensed or certified. Findings raise concerns about the scope and quality of clinical supervision available to substance abuse counselors.
15 citations
TL;DR: The authors discuss Viktor Frankl's logotherapy as an effective approach to treating IA with a lack of understanding concerning treatment protocol to manage the challenging recovery and maintenance stages after IA behavior has been controlled.
Abstract: Internet addiction (IA) is both the most rapidly growing addiction and the least understood addiction (Watson, 2005). For counselors, treatment issues surrounding the disease are also growing. At the forefront is the lack of understanding concerning treatment protocol to manage the challenging recovery and maintenance stages after IA behavior has been controlled. The authors discuss Viktor Frankl's logotherapy as an effective approach to treating IA.
14 citations
TL;DR: In this article, counselors in-training completed the Substance Abuse Attitude Survey, which measures treatment intervention, treatment optimism, and non-stereotypical attitudes, and found that treatment optimism was positively correlated with nonstereotypeical attitudes and treatment intervention.
Abstract: Undergraduate counselors-in-training completed the Substance Abuse Attitude Survey, which measures treatment intervention, treatment optimism, and nonstereotypical attitudes. Treatment optimism was positively correlated with nonstereotypical attitudes and treatment intervention. Results indicated that treatment intervention and nonstereotypical attitudes must be addressed in addiction counseling courses.
11 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the psychometric properties of a clinician-rated measure of sex offender denial and showed that the measure demonstrated utility for assessing treatment change and readiness.
Abstract: The authors examined the psychometric properties of a clinician-rated measure of sex offender denial. Convergent and discriminant validity for the measure was supported, and given its relationship to treatment attitudes, the measure demonstrated utility for assessing treatment change and readiness.
10 citations
TL;DR: The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs now recognizes addictions counseling as a specialized field of practice, with implications for ethical and training standards.
Abstract: The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs now recognizes addictions counseling as a specialized field of practice. Two case studies illustrate possible unintended violations of ethical and training standards.
9 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe how five Buddhist practices (enlightenment, compassion, acceptance, mindfulness/meditation, and the spiritual community) can serve as a foundation for an integrated recovery model that incorporates numerous perspectives from the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Abstract: The author describes how 5 Buddhist practices—enlightenment, compassion, acceptance, mindfulness/meditation, and the spiritual community—can serve as a foundation for an integrated recovery model that incorporates numerous perspectives from the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. An application of the model illustrates how it is applied to real-life recovery.
8 citations
TL;DR: The sensitivity of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-3 (SASSI-3) was examined among substance-dependent adults enrolled in a family drug court as discussed by the authors, and the SASSI had a high sensitivity rate with this population, even across varying levels of motivation to change.
Abstract: The sensitivity of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory—3 (SASSI-3) was examined among substance-dependent adults enrolled in a family drug court. The SASSI-3 had a high sensitivity rate with this population, even across varying levels of motivation to change.
8 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined holistic wellness factors and drinking and driving behaviors among undergraduate students and found that two factors of the Indivisible Self Wellness Model, the Coping Self and the Physical Self, decreased the odds of engaging in drinking-and-driving behavior.
Abstract: The authors examined holistic wellness factors and drinking and driving behaviors among undergraduate students. Two factors of the Indivisible Self Wellness Model, the Coping Self and the Physical Self, decreased the odds of engaging in drinking and driving behavior.
6 citations