This is an exceptional written by true experts in the field. It is a comprehensive review of the evidence for and effectiveness of various psychotherapeutic interventions for this patient population. It clearly shows there is more than just 12-step programs that are effective for this patient population. All clinicians and instructors in this area should be familiar with this book.

The chapters are scholarly and informative and should satisfy the empirically minded and the clinician and the learner alike. I would recommend this book in particular for psychiatrists, residents, addiction therapists, and social workers.

I would recommend this book to those who have an interest in psychotherapy for substance abuse and are seeking an overview of assessment and psychotherapy treatments in an American context.