| Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (Basics): A Harm Reduction Approach Contributor(s): Dimeff, Linda A. (Author), Baer, John S. (Author), Kivlahan, Daniel R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1572303921 ISBN-13: 9781572303928 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $40.85 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 1999 Annotation: This instructive manual presents a pragmatic and clinically proven approach to the prevention and treatment of undergraduate alcohol abuse. The BASICS model is a nonconfrontational, harm reduction approach that helps students reduce their alcohol consumption and decrease the behavioral and health risks associated with heavy drinking. Including reproducible handouts and assessment forms, the book takes readers step-by-step through conducting BASICS assessment and feedback sessions. Special topics covered include the use of DSM-IV criteria to evaluate alcohol abuse, ways to counter defensiveness about drinking and how to help students who continue to drink in a hazardous fashion. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Addiction - Self-help | Substance Abuse & Addictions - Alcohol - Education | Higher |
| Dewey: 362.292 |
| LCCN: 98046593 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 8.52" W x 10.88" (1.14 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This instructive manual presents a pragmatic and clinically proven approach to the prevention and treatment of undergraduate alcohol abuse. The BASICS model is a nonconfrontational harm reduction approach that helps students reduce their alcohol consumption and decrease the behavioral and health risks associated with heavy drinking. Including numerous reproducible handouts and assessment forms, the book takes readers step by step through conducting BASICS assessment and feedback sessions. Special topics include the use of DSM-IV criteria to evaluate alcohol abuse, ways to counter student defensiveness about drinking, and obtaining additional treatment for students with severe alcohol dependency. |