Guiding the counsellor step by step through treatment, the author presents state-of-the-art tools, forms, and tests necessary for client success while meeting the highest standards demanded by accrediting bodies. This Fifth Edition has been updated to include coverage of current topics of concern for counsellors, including discussions on synthetic and designer drugs, new psychotherapeutic medications, new survey data on patterns of use and abuse, and a new section on Recommendations for a Successful First Year in Recovery.