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This important work elucidates why relapse is so common for people recovering from addictive behavior problems--and what can be done to keep treatment on track. It provides an empirically supported framework for helping people with addictive behavior problems develop the skills to maintain their treatment goals, even in high-risk situations, and deal effectively with setbacks that occur. The expert contributors clearly identify the obstacles that arise in treating specific problem behaviors, review the factors that may trigger relapse at different stages of recovery, and present procedures for teaching effective cognitive and behavioral coping strategies.
More Reviews and RecommendationsG. Alan Marlatt, PhD, is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Addictive Behaviors Research Center at the University of Washington. His research has been supported by funding over the years from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, including support for his current Senior Research Scientist Award. He has received several awards for his work in the addictive behaviors field, including the Jellinek Memorial Award for Alcohol Studies, the Innovators Combating Substance Abuse Award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Distinguished Research Award from the Research Society on Alcoholism. He is a Fellow of both the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society, and is past president of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy.