Marlatt, Alan

First, I would recommend a book called Assessment of Addictive Behaviors, edited by Dennis Donovan and Alan Marlatt (New York Guilford Press, 1988). This is a very comprehensive book on how to assess for drug problems. A newly revised edition of this book is due to be released in 2005. 

I recommend reading Rebpse Prevention, by G. Alan Marlatt and Judith Gordon (New York Guilford Press, 1985). Although many books have been written since this one, this is the original classic that introduced the relapse model and prevention methods we still use today. These strategies have been scientifically validated for many years now. A new edition of this book edited by Marlatt and Dennis Donovan is due out soon. 

Marlatt, G. Alan. 1985a. "Cognitive Factors in the Relapse Process." In Relapse Prevention Maintenance Strategies in the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors, edited by G. Alan Marlatt and Judith R. Gordon. New York Guildford. 

Marlatt, G. Alan, and D. J. Rohsonow. 1 0. "Cognitive Processes in Alcohol Use Expectancy and the Balanced Placebo Design." In Advances in Substance Abuse, edited by Nancy K. Mello. Vol. 1. Greenwich JAI. 

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