Gives families and friends information about medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. Describes prescribed opioid medications, their proper use and side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and how medications fit with counseling in the recovery process.

Uses the fotonovela format to explore the lives of five characters with different alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems and to illustrate the stages of change and the value of treatment, recovery, and motivational incentives. Includes a change plan worksheet.

Over the past 35 years, methadone has helped millions of people get off the endless roller coaster of opioid drug addiction. They improved their health, worked steady jobs or returned to school, gained happier family and social lives, and finally started feeling good about themselves. If that sounds good to you, and is what you want, then you are ready to start on your own...road to recovery.

Evidence based perspectives, balancing risks and benefits, Methadone Dosing and Safety, etc.

Designed for use by participants in group cognitive behavioral therapy sessions on anger management for people with substance abuse problems or mental illness. Summarizes core concepts for each session; includes worksheets and homework assignments.

Contains materials to help counselors conduct five types of sessions for intensive outpatient treatment of adults who abuse stimulants. Sessions address recovery, relapse prevention, social support, and family education. Includes talking points and handouts.