Introduction to substance abuse counseling -- The major substances of abuse and the body -- Etiological theories of substance abuse -- Assessment and diagnosis -- Treatment setting and treatment planning -- Individual treatment -- Group treatment in the continuum of care -- Family treatment -- Retaining sobriety: relapse prevention strategies -- Working with selected populations: treatment issues and characteristics -- Working with diverse cultures: exploring sociocultural influences and realities in ATOD treatment and prevention -- Prevention -- Ethical and legal Issues in substance abuse counseling.