"...a lot of useful information..." (Addiction, June 2006)

Part of the new Treating Addictions series, Treating Drug Problems is full of practical information on assessing, diagnosing, and treating drug problems, and represents an invaluable tool for anyone who works with clients experiencing drug dependence or addiction. The popular series format includes assessment scales; tables, checklists, and diagrams; features such as "Dos and Don'ts" and "Important Things to Remember"; problem-solving scenarios; "Self-Improvement Techniques"; and suggested resources, including an annotated bibliography and lists of contacts such as self-help groups, residential and outpatient treatment programs, support groups, and websites.

1. People can recover from drug problems on their own. True or False?
2. Drug problems always get worse over time. True or False?
3. Adolescent drug problems are essentially the same as adult drug problems. True or False?
4. Relapse is a sign that treatment did not work. True or False?
5. Scaring drug users is a highly effective way to motivate change. True or False?
6. Virtual reality may be used in the treatment centers of the future. True or False?
7. Cravings are always biological in nature. True or False?

About the Author
Arthur W. Blume, PhD, is a professor in the psychology department at the University of Texas at El Paso.