Harm reduction is an increasingly recognized approach to the management of substance abuse and other behaviors that may pose serious health risks. Rather than defining drug use as a disease or a moral failing, harm reduction proponents stake out a humane and practical alternative: meeting clients "where they are at" to help them understand the risks involved in their behaviors and make appropriate decisions about their own treatment goals. The first major text on harm reduction, this timely vol…
This book provides a detailed nine-step program for people who feel they may be drinking too much and who want to learn how to reduce their intake. "Moderate Drinking" is the official handbook of Moderation Management (MM), a support group network devoted to helping people reduce their drinking. Leading professionals in the addiction field have aided MM founder and author Audrey Kishline in compiling the guidelines, the techniques, and the step-by-step program contained in this no-nonsense book…