Content Master: ADC205: Introduction to Substance Abuse

Alderson, K. G. (2019). Addictions counseling today: Substances and addictive behaviors. Cengage.

Theodore J. Chapin and Lori A. Russell-Chapin (2013). Neurotherapy and Neurofeedback : Brain-Based Treatment for Psychological and Behavioral Problems.

Films on Demand. (2006). Introduction to 12-Step Groups. [Video] Infobase.
This 26-minute video investigates the dynamics of how 12-step groups operate.

Kaskutas, Subbaraman, M. S., Witbrodt, J., & Zemore, S. E. (2009). Effectiveness of Making Alcoholics Anonymous Easier: A group format 12-step facilitation approach. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 37(3), 228–239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2009.01.004
This peer-reviewed study examined the responses of 508 participants just entering the 12-step rehabilitation process.

Lappan, Brown, A. W., & Hendricks, P. S. (2020). Dropout rates of in‐person psychosocial substance use disorder treatments: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Addiction (Abingdon, England), 115(2), 201–217. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.14793.

Films On Demand. (2019). Young Adults Discover the 12 Steps. [Video]. Hazelden Foundation.
This 1-hour video shares insight into the 12-step program being introduced to youth participants.

Drug addiction (substance use disorder). (2023). In Mayo Clinic Health Information Library: Diseases and Conditions. Tribune Content Agency LLC.
This report about substance use disorders is from the Mayo Clinic.