Fundamentals of Addiction: a Practical Guide for Counsellors (Rev. New Title)

Marc Notes: Revision of: Alcohol & drug problems.; Includes bibliographical references and index.; Issued also in electronic formats. Contributor Bio:  Skinner, Wayne Wayne Skinner, MSW, RSW, is Deputy Clinical Director in the Ambulatory & Structured Treatment Program at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. An Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto, he is Associate Editor (Canada) for the journal, Mental Health & Substance Use and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). Contributor Bio:  Mate, Gabor Born in Budapest, Gabor Mate immigrated to Canada at the age of twelve. He spent some time working as a teacher before returning to university to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. He ran a popular family practice for many years, and spent twelve years working in Vancouver's downtown eastside, caring for patients suffering from mental illness, drug addiction, and HIV. In the 1990s, Dr. Mate was a regular medical columnist for the "Vancouver Sun" and the "Globe and Mail". He is also the author of four works of non-fiction. His most recent book, "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction", won a Hubert Evans Award in 2010. In addition to being a physician and bestselling author, Dr. Mate is a highly sought after public speaker. He has three grown children and currently resides in Vancouver, BC, with his wife. Please visit drgabormate.com.