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NEW Drug and Addiction Counselling eBook out now

Announcement posted by ACS Distance Education 20 May 2016

Written by John Mason and the staff of ACS Distance Education.

Drug and Addiction Counselling eBook out now

ISBN: 978-0-9943737-1-7 

New release ebook called ‘Drug and Addiction Counselling” is available now. This ebook has been written by John Mason and the staff of ACS Distance Education.

This book examines what addiction is, the physical and emotional effects of substance related disorders, and the different treatments available to help a person to control their disorder.

Any addiction is of serious concern. No-one begins to take drugs or drink too much with the intention of becoming addicted or to develop serious health problems.  But prolonged drug or alcohol use can have a serious impact upon a person’s health, both physically and psychologically.  Addiction can undermine and even destroy interpersonal relationships and family networks. It can destroy careers and have a deleterious effect upon a person’s wealth. If a person becomes addicted to drugs and alcohol, then drug and addiction counselling is often required to help them overcome their addiction because the impulse to continue using is so strong. 

Many people from different walks of life develop substance related disorders. There is no particular stereotype, although some people may be more likely to develop a disorder than others. If substance use becomes problematic there are typical characteristics of the behaviour:
  • There is an overpowering urge to take the substance
  • There is a problem with controlling use
  • There are other difficulties relating to the use of the substance

This ebook is now available for purchase for $34.95 including GST from our online bookshop and there is also a free sample available here: http://www.acsbookshop.com/product-drug-and-addiction-counselling-pdf-ebook-5995.aspx.

If you would like a review copy of this ebook, please contact denise@acs.edu.au .

 If you have any queries or would like to arrange an interview or a review copy of this eBook, please call or email the ACS head office on the Gold Coast on (07) 5562 1088 and ask for our Media and Marketing Officers (admin@acs.edu.au).

About ACS Distance Education … Established in 1979, ACS Distance Education is a leading Australian Distance Education provider and eBook publisher offering over 600 courses via correspondence, online or on CDs and over 100 eBook titles. The Institution has offices in Australia and the United Kingdom and has Affiliates in Australia, Philippines, Singapore, UK, New Zealand, France and Ireland. ACS has educated thousands of students, many of whom have gone onto successful employment, both in industry or in their own businesses.