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Comment on Therapist’s Guide to Substance Abuse Intervention by Anne S. Petrovich

Anne S. Petrovich — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:22:57 +0000

As a graduate social work professor and psychotherapist licensed in both psychology and clinical social work, I can attest to the usefulness of this practical guide for graduate students, beginning professionals studying for licensing exams, practicing clinicians who wish to review or increase their knowledge and expertise, educators, and even program administrators seeking to improve the quality and comprehensiveness of their services. The clearly written, usefully structured format makes looking up information easy and helps clinicians develop relevant treatment plans that can be communicated effectively in multidisciplinary and managed care settings. The great strength of the book lies in the author’s ability to gather current research information and organize it in a manner which does not simplify the complexity of substance abuse and its treatment. The first of five sections reviews the social contexts of substance abuse, highlighting issues of prevention and consequences, a sobering reminder of the core importance of this topic. DSM IV diagnostic categories are described and issues of comorbidity are introduced. Substances are described in detail, with information about drugs presented in user-friendly form. The assessment section which follows includes methods of gathering essential information, prioritizing data, reviewing for crisis issues, reducing harm, and attending to special populations and legal problems. The author selects from well-researched instruments, offering pragmatic tools to the clinician. Notable here are the inclusion of effective questions to ask and not ask the troubled employee or teenager, in order to reduce defensiveness and avoid enabling the client, as well as specific guidelines for conducting interventions with the substance user. Treatment is addressed next, with emphasis on multidisciplinary communication, planning treatment in stages so as to maximize success, utilizing eclectic, effective theoretical orientations as well as self-help groups and multisystems approaches. Practical interventions that work are explored more fully in the fourth section on solution-focused therapies and special populations. Here the author elaborates on behavioral, strength-based interventions, and on the needs of groups such as disabled persons and adolescents, suggesting techniques to increase motivation and cope with inevitable slips. Especially impressive is the final chapter, focusing on skill-building and the dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental disorders. Family and relationship problems, cultural diversity issues, the complications of HIV/AIDS, gender, and aging are presented, and the reader is offered an appealing array of self-monitoring tools, concluding with an up-to-date list of national helplines. This is a wonderful resource manual and educational tool, which condenses scientifically based current research and clinical lore into a pragmatic format accessible to physicians, practitioners, students, and educators.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Therapist’s Guide to Substance Abuse Intervention by James T. Yarnell

James T. Yarnell — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:50:46 +0000

I have ordered this book three times from you guys and got refunded twice,now i got no book and no refund. PLEASE!!! send me the book or refund my money.
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on Therapist’s Guide to Substance Abuse Intervention by Hany Urdaneta

Hany Urdaneta — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:04:00 +0000

This was one of the best purchases I have made. The book arrived on time and it was so well wrapped, that I did not want to unwrap it. I would definitely order from here again.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on China White Serpentine by Sid Stirling

Sid Stirling — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:26:44 +0000

This movie packs an emotional punch. The tripped-out, drug-amped characters -portrayed by Jason Allen Wolfe, Eli DeGeer, and Amanda Booth – are entangled in a web of deceit and sexual enslavement. The story is represented beautifully with a mix of sexual and horrifying visuals coupled with well-acted roles that embody the downward spiral of drug and sex addictions. The directing combination of low-budget movie veteran Eric Stanze (SAVAGE HARVEST, ICE FROM THE SUN, SCRAPBOOK) and relative newcomer Robin Garrels (INSANIAC) lends to a new look for independent movies. The music score used, also adds to the whole experience, helping to immerse you in this twisted maze of a story. I have watched this movie several times and it holds up each time I watch it. I highly recommend this movie.
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on China White Serpentine by Joy Reznor

Joy Reznor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:05:23 +0000

I’ve enjoyed some of Eric Stanze’s previous films (ICE FROM THE SUN, SCRAPBOOK, etc. ) and when I heard he teamed up with Robin Garrels (who wrote and starred in INSANIAC, which is another film I enjoyed) to make this movie, I thought it would be interesting to see.

You can tell that both Stanze and Garrels are big fans of David Lynch with its bizarre, expressive storyline that doesn’t always make sense (although the pieces do all add up if you think about it) and interesting well-composed visuals. The movie also has a very rich electronic soundtrack (which you can listen to separately on the DVD on an isolated track. . . very cool) which adds to the movie’s twisted ambience. I was also impressed by the performances. DJ Vivona, who was great in ICE FROM THE SUN, does good work here, and Eli DeGeer gave a solid, emotional performance, but I thought Jason Allen Wolfe totally stole the show. Where did this guy come from? He did an awesome job in this and I was excited to read that he has a role in Stanze latest flick, DEADWOOD PARK. Can’t wait to check that one out!

CHINA WHITE SERPENTINE has lots of skin, solid acting, creative camera work, and a little blood thrown in for good measure. What else can you ask for in a low-budget flick? A great collaboration between two of the indie scenes more creative filmmakers. Check it out!
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on China White Serpentine by J. Ronthi

J. Ronthi — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:03:09 +0000

The only forgivable mistake of this movie was the quasi-Lynch, highly stylized, rippage during the montage/porno scenes, and the general story-line, which, I am sure any other director would have pulled off. Big E. S. did not pull it off, however; rather, he took it, played with it, ran with it, then ultimately farted on it. Farted all over it.

The acting was par, a change for a Stanze film. The twist ending was contentious and ill-performed. The audio/visual of this film was the stuff of a first year film student.

I can not recommend this in good faith.
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on China White Serpentine by Alex Anderson

Alex Anderson — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:47:06 +0000

I would, in all honesty, compare this movie to the film’s of David Lynch. Very emotional and intense. Wonderful acting by Jason Allen Wolfe. In fact the best independent movie acting I have seen in ages. Drug induced action with excellent character and story detail. The ending was totally unexpected and amazingly twisted.
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism by Ser

Ser — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:39:53 +0000

This book is easy to read and understand. It’s information is up to date and it is the best book I’ve read that explains the scientific information relating to the disease of alcoholism. If you think you are an alcoholic or know someone who is, this is a great book to read.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism by Arminda Alexander

Arminda Alexander — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:28:09 +0000

In Under The Influence Dr. Milam clearly outlines the physiological causes of alcoholism, the progressive nature of the disease, and the solution.

The authors of Beyond the Influence have done a great disservice to anyone struggling with this disease by taking the valid evidence from Under The Influence and tossing in erroneous “causes” of alcoholism. This mishmash of ideas only serves to throw the struggling alcoholic back into the confusion that makes successful recovery nearly impossible.

The brilliance of Under The Influence is this: When the alcoholic understands the true nature of the disease, all the guilt and remorse resulting from the life led “Under The Influence” vanishes. Without the weight of this guilt and remorse recovery is easily attainable. The alcoholic understands that they did not cause their disease any more than they caused their hair color. If only the rest of society would catch up with what Dr. Milam wrote in 1981.

The authors of Beyond the Influence say:

“Alcoholism is caused by biochemical/neurophysiological abnormalities that are passed down from one generation to the next or, in some cases, acquired through heavy or prolonged drinking. ”

and:

“Over a period of several years and sometimes decades, the social drinker is irreversibly transformed into an alcoholic. ”

The guilt is back. They are saying the alcoholic caused the disease. This Is A Lie. This lie has killed countless alcoholics and will continue to do so aided by Beyond the Influence.

We live in a culture that has been overcome by the concept of “Fair and Balanced. ” That in order to discern the truth both sides of an issue must be presented. It is not Fair and Balanced to mix lies in with the truth. The truth stands alone.

It was not necessary to “update” Under The Influence. It is important for anyone concerned about the devastating impact of alcoholism to read Under The Influence. The authors of this “sequel” should have re-read it.

Dr. Milam’s first book, The Emergent Comprehensive Concept of Alcoholism, and his more recent position papers can be read or downloaded from his website Alcoholism Again http://www. alcoholismagain. com.
Rating: 1 / 5

Comment on Trust Your Teen Guidebook and 12 Panel Drug Testing Cup System. Tests for 12 drugs including THC, Cocaine, Meth, OPI, AMP, and More by Scot A.

Scot A. — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:08:19 +0000

This system empowers the parent and help’s to establish and develop trust between you and your child.
The parental video library on TrustYourTeen. com contains over 60 videos of step by step instructions for
parents to talk to their teens about drugs and get the truth. Drug kits are all over the internet, knowing
how to use them properly or more importantly knowing how to derive the most benefit by not using them
is a fascinating concept. The development of the Magic 5 Minutes could be the most important 5 minutes
in your child’s life. Trust Your Teen. . . Read The Book. . . See The Videos! Save your child from a life of addiction. . .
Rating: 5 / 5