The Substance Abuse & Recovery Workbook - Self-Assessments, Exercises & Educational Handouts (Mental Health & Life Skills Workbook Series)

ISBN: 1570252254

Author: John J. Liptak

Condition: New

Reproducible self-assessments, worksheets, journaling prompts, group activities, and educational handouts for substance use recovery and relapse prevention.This workbook equips counselors, facilitators, and mental health professionals with practical, ready-to-copy tools that help participants recognize harmful patterns, explore healthier coping strategies, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Use in individual sessions, groups, IOPs, treatment centers, schools, and community programs.Five Core SectionsSubstance Abuse: Identify the severity of addiction and patterns of use. Addictive Personality: Explore personality traits that may predispose individuals to addictive behaviors. Codependency Characteristics: Understand unhealthy relationship patterns, feelings of inadequacy, and areas for personal growth. Relapse Warning Signs: Recognize changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that signal increased relapse risk. Substance Abuse Cessation: Challenge excuses, overcome barriers, and develop strategies for sustaining recovery.How This Workbook HelpsRaise insight: Self-assessments highlight risks and strengths. Build skills: Worksheets and prompts translate insight into practical action. Prevent relapse: Warning-sign checklists and action plans reinforce maintenance. Encourage connection: Group activities promote empathy and problem solving.Applicable AddictionsWhile primarily focused on substance use disorders such as alcohol and drugs, this workbook also addresses tobacco, caffeine, gambling, gaming/technology, and more. Many activities can be adapted for behavioral addictions including eating, shopping, and sexual compulsivity.Ideal ForCounselors, therapists, and group facilitators Recovery programs, treatment centers, and community agencies School-based support, corrections/re-entry, veteran services, and peer-led groupsHelp clients increase awareness, strengthen coping skills, and build healthier lives-one step at a time.