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Chapter 2 of the book "Recovery The Native Way: A Therapist's Manual," by Alf H. Walle is presented. It focuses on the effects of the inequality between the goals that society set to people and the means of achieving of them in socially acceptable manner. It explores the story of Handsome Lake, an emphatic Iroquois leader, as a classic demonstration of how the cultural heritage of people can be subservient in recovery and his distilled model which can be appropriate for therapy.

Chapter 1 of the book "Recovery The Native Way: A Therapist's Manual," by Alf H. Walle is presented. It explores alcohol as a substance abused by Native Americans which has been recognized as a major problem among these ethnic groups. It discusses the social and cultural factors that may have contributed to the alcoholic tendencies of these people. Techniques for the recovery of substance abusers which should consider the wide range of Native American cultures and pressures are also cited.

Chapter 16 of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented. It explores the sixth and seventh stages of a recovery treatment plan for addicts. Particular focus is given to the development of identity and intimacy during recovery. The goal for these stages is to discover the recovering individual's strengths and needs and then help the addict to see them.

A variety of algorithms, forms and other clinical data that relate to articles which appeared in the April 2004 issue of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented.

Chapter 15 of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented. It explores the fourth and fifth stages of a recovery treatment plan for addicts. Particular focus is given to developing identity and intimacy during the recovery process. Addiction counselors are advised to focus their task on relapse prevention in these stages.

Chapter 14 of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented. It explores the third stage of a recovery treatment plan for addicts. In this stage, the patient gets to know who he is without alcohol or drugs. The goal of this stage is for the client to learn to combine work and play with a sober lifestyle.

Chapter 12 of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented. It explores the first stage of a recovery treatment plan for addicts. The primary goal for this stage is to break through the patient's denial of his use of alcohol and drugs. The chapter highlights the role of addiction counselors in managing such an approach for treating addictions.

Chapter 11 of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented. It explores the stages of psychosocial development, as conceived by psychologist Erik Erikson, as a tool to treat addictions. The chapter highlights a model developmental treatment plan to use as part of a recovery plan.

Chapter 10 of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented. It explores several topics of particular interest to those in the field of addiction. These topics include treating nicotine dependence, using medications to treat people with substance dependence, and the efficacy of family treatment. These are viewed especially in relation to the role of the addiction counselor.

Chapter 9 of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented. It explores the most effective approaches to dual-disorder treatment. Dual-disorder refers to the co-occurrence of substance abuse and mental illness. The chapter notes that optimal treatment depends on the type and severity of the mental illness and of the substance dependence.

Chapter 13 of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented. It explores the second stage of a recovery treatment plan for addicts. This stage occurs when an addict stops using drugs and alcohol for at least six months. The primary treatment goal is to provide the external and internal structure necessary to help the patient to abstain from the addictive substance, as well as to avoid addictive behaviors.

Chapter 7 of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented. It explores new approaches to treating heroin and cocaine addiction. These new approaches include studies sponsored by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) evaluating different cocaine treatment approaches. The chapter also compares two treatment options: the cognitive-behavioral coping skills treatment and the Twelve Step approach.

Chapter 6 of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented. It explores the strengths and weaknesses of both the cognitive behavioral approach and the Twelve Step program approach to addictions. It highlights how the two systems overlap and complement each other and discusses how they can be integrated to create the most effective treatment approach for addicts.

Chapter 2 of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented. It explores the conceptualization of the disease theory of addiction in the scientific community and by laypersons. The chapter highlights different models of addictive behavior. The medical model, including genetics and biochemical theories and the psychological model, including psychodynamic learning and personality theories, are explored.

Chapter 1 of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented. It explores the role of addiction counselors in the recovery of their patients. According to the author, an effective counselor-client relationship is necessary for the success of any therapy. The chapter explains the concepts of Carl Rogers, the psychologist who developed the client-centered approach, and discusses his theories.

The article focuses on the concept of recovery in the context of addiction. The author defines true recovery as being healthy, being curious and creative, moving forward positively to discover new things, and experiencing acceptance of oneself and others. The article also presents various definitions of recovery by some recovering addicts. One person defines recovery as being free from the bondage of alcoholism.

A variety of algorithms, forms, and other clinical data that relate to articles which appeared in the April 2004 issue of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions" is presented.

A variety of algorithms and forms that relate to articles which appeared in the April 2004 issue of the book "Addictions Counseling: A Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Counseling People With Addictions," is presented.