Gay Men and Substance Abuse by Michael Shelton

Gay Men and Substance Abuse by Michael Shelton

A timely reference that addresses the unique issues of gay men in recovery.

Winner of the 2012 Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin Award -- GLBT Category! Gay Men and Substance Abuse fills a tremendous void, serving as a valuable resource for gay men, professionals, concerned partners, friends, and family members in need of solid information and guidance.Whether faced with a traumatic coming out process, caught up in personal struggles with body image, engulfed in the club culture, or navigating a family system that does not accept his sexuality, a gay man struggling with substance abuse or addiction often faces cultural and personal challenges unique to his life experiences. Yet many men and their loved ones in search of help are forced to adjust to a traditional treatment system, or self-help groups that center on heterosexual relationships, and family groups that neglect to include partners or address what can be a uniquely challenging family dynamic.By exploring the social and psychological factors that play into homosexual men's addictions, nationally certified treatment counselor Michael Shelton presents a timely, comprehensive look at best practices in meeting the unique needs of gay men in recovery, offering keen insight on a range of issues, including:such common therapeutic approaches as motivational enhancement therapy and 12 Step strategiessuccessful relapse prevention protocolstools for recovery from co-occurring sexual disordersthe importance of a loved one's role with regard to intervention and supportthe complicated relationship between gay male drug use and sexual behaviorhow to talk knowledgeably, and with care and sensitivityAbout the author Michael Shelton, M.S., C.A.C., is a nationally certified treatment counselor and does clinical work with males with substance abuse and sexual disorders at four facilities in Philadelphia. He's the author of four other books, including Boy Crazy: Why Monogamy Is So Hard for Gay Men and What You Can Do About It.

Michael Shelton, MS, LPC, is a Professional Counselor and Professor in the Department of Psychology at Jefferson Medical College, USA.

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ISBN 13	9781592858897
ISBN 10	1592858899
Title	Gay Men and Substance Abuse
Author	Michael Shelton
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Hazelden Information & Educational Services
Year published	2011-03-29
Number of pages	216
Prizes	Winner of Benjamin Franklin Award (Gay/Lesbian) 2012
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