HRTC's Reference Library

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Theory & Practice

Adelman, S. A., and Bar-Hamburger, R. 1994. The Developmental grid technique for teaching the self-medication hypothesis of addiction. Substance Abuse, 15 (1): 39-46.   Alexander, Bruce K. 1987. The Disease and adaptive models of addiction: A Framework evaluation. Journal of Drug Issues. 17 (1): 47-66.   Baer, John; Marlatt, Alan; McMahon, Robert J., eds. 1993. Addictive behaviors across the lifespan: Prevention, treatment and policy issues. Newbury Park, California: Sage Publications.   Barrows, Susanna and Room, Robin, eds. 1991. Drinking: Behavior and belief in modern history. Berkeley, California: University of California Press.   Berg, Insoo Kim and Miller, Scott. 1992. Working with the problem drinker: A Solution-Focused approach. New York: Norton & Co.   Bufe, Charles. 1991. Alcoholics Anonymous: Cult or cure? San Francisco, California: Sharp Press.   Connors, Gerard J.; Donovan, Dennis M.; and DiClemente, Carlo C. 2001. Substance abuse treatment and the stages of change: Selecting and planning interventions. New York: The Guilford Press.   Daley, Dennis C.; Moss, Howard B.; and Campbell, Frances. 1993. Dual disorders: Counseling clients with chemical dependency & mental illness. Center City, Minnesota: Hazeldon.   Denning, Patt. 1998. Therapeutic interventions for individuals with substance use, HIV, and personality disorders: Harm reduction as a unifying approach. In Session: Psychotherapy in Practice, Vol. 4: 37-52. New York, Wiley.   Denning, Patt. 1997. Clinical psychology and substance use management. 13-15. Oakland, California, Harm Reduction Communication.   Denning, Patt. 2000. Practicing harm reduction psychotherapy: An alternative approach to addictions. New York: The Guilford Press.   Fingarette, Herbert. 1998. Heavy drinking: The Myth of alcoholism as a disease. Berkeley, California: University of California Press.   Glantz, Meyer and Pickens, Roy, eds. 1992. Vulnerability to drug abuse. Washington, DC, American Psychological Association.   Gordon, Judith, and Barrett, Kimberly. 1993. The Codependency movement: Issues of context and differentiation. In Baer, Marlatt, and McMahon, Eds. Addictive behaviors across the life span: Prevention, treatment and policy issues. 307-339. Newbury Park, California: Sage Publications.   Hester, Reid K. and Miller, William, R., eds. 1989. Handbook of alcoholism treatment approaches: Effective alternatives. New York: Pergamom Press.   Imhof, J. and Hirsch, R. and Terenzi, R.E. 1984. Countertransferential and attitudinal considerations in the treatment of drug abuse and addiction. J. Substance Abuse Treatment, 1: 21-30.   Khantzian, Edward; Halliday, Kurt S.; and McAuliffe, William E. 1990. Addiction and the vulnerable self: Modified dynamic group therapy for substance abusers. New York: The Guilford Press.   Little, Jeannie. 2000. The sobriety support group: A harm reduction group for dually diagnosed adults. In A. Tatarsky, Ed. A new approach to treating drug and alcohol problems: Harm reduction psychotherapy: A collection of stories. New Jersey, Jason Aronson, Inc.   Mark, David and Faude, Jeffrey. 1997. Psychotherapy of cocaine addiction: Entering the interpersonal world of the cocaine addict. Northvale, New Jersey, Jason Aronson, Inc.   Marlatt, G. Alan, Ed. 1998. Harm reduction: Pragmatic strategies for managing high-risk behaviors. New York: The Guilford Press.   Marlatt, G. Alan and Gordon, Judith. 1985. Relapse Prevention. New York: The Guilford Press.   Project MATCH Research Group. 1997. Matching alcoholism treatments to client heterogeneity: Project MATCH postreatment drinking outcomes. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 58: 7-29.   Miller, Sheldon I., ed. 1996. Special series: Returning to our roots: Ethnic dimensions in alcoholism. . The American Journal on Addictions, 5/2, 97-143.   Miller, William R. and Rollnick, Stephen. 1991. Motivational interviewing: Preparing people to change addictive behavior. New York: The Guilford Press.   Morgenstern, J. and Leeds, J. 1993. Contemporary psychoanalytic theories of substance abuse: A disorder in search of a paradigm. . Psychotherapy, 30, 194-206.   Musto, David F. 1987. The American disease: Origins of narcotic control, expanded edition. New York: Oxford University Press.   Pachman, J.; Foy, D.; and VanErd, M. 1978. Goal choice of alcoholics: A comparison of those who choose total abstinence vs. those who choose responsible, controlled drinking. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 34: 781-783.   Peele, Stanton and Brodsky, Archie. 1991. The truth about addiction and recovery. New York: Simon and Schuster.   Prochaska, J. O. and DiClemente, C. C. 1992. In search of how people change: Applications to addictive behaviors. American Psychologist, 47: 1102-1114.   Rotgers, Frederick. 1998. The treatment of problem drinking using harm reduction techniques. . . In Vandecreek, Leon; Kuapp, Samuel; and Jackson, Thomas, eds. Innovations in clinical practice: A source book, 16: 65-79. Florida: Professional Resource Press.   Rotgers, Frederick; Keller, Daniel S.; and Morgenstern, Jon, eds. 1996. Treating Substance Abuse: Theory and Techniques. New York: The Guilford Press Press.   Sanchez-Craig, M. and Lei, H. 1986. Disadvantages of imposing the goal of abstinence on problems drinkers: An empirical study. British Journal of Addiction, 81: 505-512.   Shaffer, Howard J. 1985. The disease controversy: Of metaphors, maps, and menus. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. 17(2), 65-76.   Shaffer, Howard J. and Simoneau, Gary. 2001. Reducing resistance and denial by exercising ambivalence during the treatment of addiction. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. Vol. 20, 99-105.   Springer, Edith. 1991. Effective AIDS prevention with active drug users: The harm reduction model. In Shernoff, Michael, ed. 1991. Counseling Chemically Dependent People with HIV Illness. 141-158. New York: Harrington Park Press.   Tatarsky, Andrew. 1998. An integrated approach to harm reduction psychotherapy: a case of problem drinking secondary to depression. In session: Psychotherapy in practice 4(1): 9-24. New York: Wiley and Sons.   Thombs, Dennis. 1994. Introduction to addictive behaviors. New York: The Guilford Press.   Treece, C. and Khantzian, E. J. 1986. Psychodynamic factors in the development of drug dependence. Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 9. 399-412.   Tucker, Jalie A.; Donovan, Dennis M.; Marlatt, G. Alan. 1999. Changing addictive behavior: Bridging clinical and public health strategies. New York: The Guilford Press Press.   Walant, Karen. 1995. Creating the capacity for attachment: Treating addictions and the alienated self. Northvale, New Jersey: Jason Aronson, Inc.   Wallace, John. 1985. The preferred defense structure of the alcoholic. In S. Zimberg, J. Wallace, & S. B. Blume, eds. Practical approaches to alcoholism psychotherapy (2nd edition). New York: Plenum Medical Book Company.   Wurmser, Leon. 1978. The hidden dimension: Psychodynamics of compulsive drug use. New York: Aronson Press.   Zinberg, Norman E. 1984. Drug, set, and setting: The basis for controlled intoxicant use. New Haven: Yale University Press. Adelman, S. A. and Bar-Hamburger, R. 1994. The Developmental grid technique for teaching the self-medication hypothesis of addiction. Substance Abuse, 15/1: 39-46.

Group Treatment

Budman, Simon H.; Demby, A.; Soldz, S. and Merry, J. 1996. A model of time-effective group psychotherapy for patients with personality disorders: The clinical model. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 46: 329-355.   Cooper, David, E. 1999. Group psychotherapy with alcohol abusers: A psychoanalytic perspective. Paper presented as part of a Panel Presentation on the Prudence of Moderation for Problem Drinkers: Opposing Perspectives Revisited at American Group Psychotherapy Association Annual Meeting, February 27, 1999.   Flores, Philip. 1988. Characteristics of the leader in group psychotherapy with addicted populations. New York: Haworth Press.   Khantzian, Edward; Halliday, Kurt S.; and McAuliffe, William E. 1990. Addiction and the vulnerable self: Modified dynamic group therapy for substance abusers. New York: The Guilford Press.   Leszcz, M. 1989. Group psychotherapy of the characterologically difficult patient. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 39: 311-333.   Little, Jeannie. 2000. The sobriety support group: a harm reduction group for dually diagnosed adults. In A. Tatarsky, Ed. The varieties of success: A collection of stories about people who have successfully resolved problems with substance use. New Jersey: Jason Aronson, Inc.   Ormont, Louis R. 1992. The group therapy experience. New York: St. Martin's Press.   Spotnitz, Hyman. 1957. The borderline schizophrenic in group psychotherapy: The importance of individualization. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 7: 25-34.   Spotnitz, H. 1987. Transference and countertransference in group psychotherapy. Modern Psychoanalysis, 12: 25-34.   Vannicelli, Marsha. 1982. Group psychotherapy with alcoholics: Special techniques. Journal of Studies on Alcoholism, 43: 17-37.   Vannicelli, Marsha. 1992. Special population issues. In Removing the roadblocks: Group psychotherapy with substance abusers and family members. New York: The Guilford Press.   Yalom, Irvin. 1995. The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (4th edition). New York: Basic Books.

Self-Help Resources

Bufe, C. 1991. Alcoholics Anonymous: Cult or Cure? San Francisco, California: Sharp Press.   Dorsman, J. 1991. How To Quit Drinking Without AA. Newark, Delaware: New Dawn.   Ellis, A. and Velten, E. 1992. When AA doesn't work for you: Rational steps to quitting alcohol. Fort Lee, New Jersey: Barricade Books.   Forrest, G. 1989. Guidelines for Responsible Drinking. New Jersey: Jason Aronson, Inc.   Horvath, A. T. 1998. Sex, drugs, gambling, and chocolate: A workbook for overcoming addictions. San Luis Obispo, California: Impact Publishers, Inc.   Kern, M. 1984. Take Control Now! A Do It Yourself Blueprint for Positive Lifestyle Success. Los Angeles, California: Life Skills Management Publishing Co.   Kishline, A. 1994. Moderate drinking: The Moderation Management guide for people who want to reduce their drinking. New York: Crown Trade Paperbacks.   Knaus, W. 1998. SMART Recovery: A Sensible primer. 3rd edition. Longmeadow, Massachusetts,   Miller, W. R. and Munoz, S. A. 1982. How to Control Your Drinking: A practical guide to responsible drinking. Albuquerque, New Mexico: University of New Mexico Press.   Peele, S. 1991. The Truth About Addiction and Recovery. New York: Simon & Schuster.   Pluymen, B. 996. The Thinking Person's Guide to Sobriety. Austin, Texas: Bright Books.   Prochaska, J.; DiClemente, C. and Norcross. 1994. Changing for Good. New York: Avon Books.   Sanchez-Craig, M. 1993. Saying When: How to Quit Drinking or Cut Down. Toronto, Addiction Research Foundation.   Santrock, Minnett and Campbell. 1994. The authoritative guide to self-help books. New York: The Guilford Press Press.   Sorge, R. and Kershnar, S. 1998. Getting off right: A safety manual foriInjection drug users. New York, Harm Reduction Coalition.   Trimpey, J. 1992, rev. The Small Book. New York: Dell Trade Paperbacks.   Washton, A. and Boundy, D. 1989. Willpower's Not Enough. New York: Harper Perennial.

Neurobiology & Drugs

Bezchlibnyk-Butler, K.; and Jeffries, J. 2000. Clinical handbook of psychotropic drugs. 10th edition. Seattle, Washington: Hogrefe & Huber Publishers.   Julien, R. M. 1998. A Primer of Drug Action: A concise, nontechnical guide to the actions, uses, and side effects of psychoactive drugs. 8th edition. New York: W. H. Freeman & Co.   Kuhn, C.; Swartzwelder, S. and Wilson, W. 1998. Buzzed: The straight facts about the most used and abused drugs from alcohol to ecstasy. New York: Norton & Co.   Ott, J. 1996. Pharmacotheon. Entheogenic drugs, their plant sources and history. 2nd edition. Kennewick, Washington, Natural Products Co.   Pert, C. 1987. Molecules of Emotion. The science behind mind-body medicine. New York: Simon and Schuster (Touchstone).   Schore, A. 1994. Affect Regulation and the Origin of the Self. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.   Snyder, S. 1996. Drugs and the Brain. New York, Scientific American Library.   Stahl, S. M. 1996. Essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. New York: Cambridge University Press.   Stimmel, B. 1997. Pain and its Relief Without Addiction: Clinical Issues in the Use of Opioids and other Analgesics. New York: Haworth Medical Press.   Volpicelli, J.; Pettinati, H.; McLellan, T. and O'brien, C. 2001. Combining medication and psychosocial treatments for addictions: The BRENDA Approach. New York: The Guilford Press.   Weil, A. and Rosen, W. 1993. From Chocolate to Morphine. Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin Co.

Specific Drug Effects

Bezchlibnyk-Butler, Kalyna; and Jeffries, J. Joel. 1998. Clinical handbook of psychotropic drugs. 8th edition. . Seattle, Washington, Hogrefe & Huber Publishers.   Inaba, Darryl; Cohen, William and Holstein, Michael. 1997. Uppers, downers, all arounders. 3rd edition. Medford, Oregon: CNS Publications, Inc.   Kuhn, Cynthia; Swartzwelder, Scott and Wilson, Wilkie. 1998. Buzzed: The straight facts about the most used and abused drugs from alcohol to ecstasy. New York: Norton & Co.   Schuckit, Marc. 1989. Drug and Alcohol Abuse: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment. 3rd edition. New York: Plenum Medical Book Company.   Schuckit, Molomon. 1996. Drugs and the Brain. New York, Scientific American Library.   Sorge, Rod and Kershnar, Sara. 1998. Getting off right: A Safety manual for Injection Drug Users. New York, Harm Reduction Coalition.   Stahl, Stephen M. 1996. Essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. New York: Cambridge University Press.   Stimmel, Barry. 1997. Pain and its Relief Without Addiction: Clinical Issues in the Use of Opioids and other Analgesics. New York: Haworth Medical Press.

Library

Fredrick Rotgers, Psy.D., ABPP; Jeannie Little, M.S.W. and Patt Denning, PhD. July 2005. Harm Reduction and Traditional Treatment, Shared Goals and Values. Addiction Professional.   Conference Materials. May 7, 2003. Co-Occurring Disorders: Implementing Evidence-Based Practices. Portland, Oregon,   Denning, P.; Llittle, J. and Glickman, A. 2003. Over the Influence, The Harm Reduction Guide for Managing Alcohol and Drugs. New York, The Guilford Press.   Paul, Gayle. 2003. Doing an End Run Around Resistance: Working with the Adolescent Substance Abuser   Book Reviews. 2005. The Society for the Study of Addiction