Confrontation counseling and Reality Therapy have been promising in providing positive alternatives to drug abuse and methadone maintenance. (Author)

Presents a report of the results and initial conclusions to be drawn from a survey of 26 "experts" in the field of chemical dependency designed to assist in the development of an agreed upon list of competencies and skills required for chemical dependency counselors. (Author)

Findings show a relationship between counselor background and treatment techniques but no relationship between counselor background and outcome. (Author)

Examines treatment perceptions of youth adjudicated to a residential treatment facility. Participants were randomly assigned to standard or mapping-enhanced counseling. Mapping residents rated group sessions as deeper over time; rated themselves as more motivated to get along with staff; and tended to be more motivated to engage in the treatment…

Ethical codes of conduct are accepted requirements in organizations that grant credentials to those employed as alcohol and other drug counselors and prevention specialists. Article explores the possibility of the development and adoption of a code of ethics for college-level addiction studies faculty that would address their unique educational…

This study identifies specific nondrug alternatives most used to achieve a specific mood or state of consciousness alteration. Analysis showed social, physical, and risk-taking activities were used most frequently to achieve positive states and distracting activity, discussion with friend, and personal contemplation were used most frequently to…