The Handbook of Addictive Disorders includes chapters on understanding, diagnosing, and treating all of the major addictive disorders and behaviors students will study in courses on addiction and addiction counseling. Featuring contributions from the leading experts in the addictions fields, this unique text also defines addictive behavior, discusses its comorbidity with other disorders, and describes current public policy and prevention methods. Each chapter features practical case examples, figures and diagrams, and practical interventions and self-assessments for clients.