Introduction, Response to the challenges of ATOD ; Context of practice : myths and realities of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs / Ann A. Abbott --
Criteria for selecting theories and models for ATOD practice / Katherine M. Wood and Patricia C. Dunn --
Values, ethics, and ethical dilemmas in ATOD practice / Ann A. Abbott --
Dynamics of drug use and abuse ; Stages and processes of change model : implications for social work ATOD practice / Patricia C. Dunn --
Engagement : an ongoing process / Christine Boyle --
Assessment : techniques and instruments for data collection / Ann A. Abbott and Katherine M. Wood --
Goal setting and contracting : problem solving revisited / Patricia C. Dunn --
Strategies for intervention with individuals / Sondra Burman --
Intervention with groups / Sharon C. Lyter and Lloyd L. Lyter --
Intervention with families / Michael D. Paulus --
Prevention : a viable and critical component of intervention / Irene R. Bush --
Epilogue, Strengths of the social work perspective
ATOD challenges of the new millennium /