E-Therapy for Substance Abuse and Co-Morbidity

Download or read book E-Therapy for Substance Abuse and Co-Morbidity written by John S. Wodarski and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brief provides an overview of the emerging field of Electronic Therapy, E-Therapy, with a specific focus on alcohol and substance abuse. Understanding barriers that prevent individuals from seeking necessary mental health treatment is at the center of the development and analysis of practice models of care. Geographic location, transportation, language barriers and other situations contribute to difficulties in obtaining adequate treatment for mental illness. E-Therapy eliminates these barriers by administering counseling and mental health services through audio or audiovisual means. This brief examines E-Therapy best practices as they apply to alcohol and substance abuse intervention and prevention.