This four-part series covers interview and assessment, coping mechanisms, treatment modalities, and recovery and prevention of relapse.

INTERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT
Delineates situational and genetic factors that place a client at risk, as well as physical and behavioral signs of chemical dependence. 22 minutes

COPING MECHANISMS
Illustrates the use of coping behaviors to maintain fragile levels of functioning. Identifies dysfunctional family roles and patterns which support addictive behavior. Demonstrates the professional's role in slowly helping the patient and family substitute adaptive coping mechanisms for maladaptive ones. 25 minutes

TREATMENT MODALITIES
Illustrates family involvement in counseling and recovery. Describes philosophy and effectiveness of 12-step programs. Illustrates importance of aftercare and acceptance that recovery is a life-long process. 38 minutes

RECOVERY AND PREVENTION OF RELAPSE:
Demonstrates counseling techniques for helping a client recognize and circumvent the negative patterns. Reviews the challenges of avoiding relapse and illustrates how a client can be helped to return to recovery. 21 minutes