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Substance use disorders in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clients : assessment and treatment /

Internalized homophobia, alienation, poor support structures, and high levels of depression all contribute to substance abuse among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, with social activity at bars and clubs reinforcing addictive behavior. The threat of bias in treatment programs als...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Anderson, Sandra Caughran, 1942-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Columbia University Press, 2009.
Colección:Foundations of social work knowledge.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction; 2. Definitions, Prevalence, and Etiology; 3. Heterosexism; 4. Assessment; 5. Practice with Individuals; 6. Treatment Related to Specific Drugs; 7. Issues Related to Specific Age Groups; 8. Issues Related to Diversity; 9. Intervention Models; 10. Practice with Couples, Families, and Small Groups; 11. Conclusions About Practice; 12. Case Study: A Lesbian Couple with a Substance Use Disorder; 13. Ethical and Legal Issues; 14. Policy and Legislative Issues; 15. The Future of the Field; References; Index.