From addictions treatment pioneer G. Alan Marlatt and associates, this is the authoritative work on harm reduction: its principles, strategies, and practical applications. Contributors review programs that have been developed and tested for a range of high-risk behaviors, including problem drinking, tobacco use, illicit drug use, and risky sexual behavior. Flexible, tailored, culturally competent treatment approaches are described for marginalized and underserved communities. The volume also explores philosophical and policy-related debates surrounding this growing movement. New to this...

Addiction continues to affect a large portion of society but we still only have a modest understanding of how and why addiction treatment works. This book uses an innovative translational approach to weave together basic biological mechanisms with human behaviour in order to provide a critical insight into why people do (and do not) change in the context of treatment. With sections focusing on both adults and adolescents, this book bridges the gap between experimental scientists and clinical practitioners to guide how to provide treatment outcomes for those most at need.