Abstract
This chapter explores how substance addiction develops for men and review treatment and counseling approaches to help them recover from addiction, and is guided by two case histories. Addiction is a highly hereditable condition marked by neurological and biochemical differences in addicted men's physiology. Childhood neglect, abuse, parental use, peer influences, and social demands also play a role in the development of addiction. Mental health and addiction are interwoven, and men who suffer from co-occurring disorders tend to use substances with greater frequency and begin using substances at a younger age. Screening, assessing, and diagnosing addiction are processes counselors use to conceptualize the scope and severity of addiction in a man's life. Treatment options for addiction range from intensive medical stabilization and residential treatment, to halfway house settings, to once-weekly outpatient meetings.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | A Counselor's Guide to Working with Men |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Inc. |
| Pages | 263-283 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119221593 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781119026372 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology