MILLER
FULLY REVISED, COMPREHENSIVE, AND PRACTICAL BOOK OF
THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ADDICTION COUNSELING
Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Fifth Edition introduces mental health professionals
LE
and students to the field of addiction counseling and helps them acquire the knowledge and develop the
LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OF
skills needed to counsel individuals who are caught in the destructive cycle of addiction.
Drawing from her years of experience in working in the addiction counseling field as a counselor, trainer
ADDICTION COUNSELING
and educator, Geri Miller provides an engaging, balanced overview of the major theoretical foundations
TH E
and clinical best practices in the field.
Fully updated, the fifth edition offers a compassionate accountability, practice-oriented counseling
framework and features:
• A research-based clinical application approach to addiction counseling that practitioners can turn
to for fundamental, practical, clinical guidelines.
• Revised chapters that reflect important changes in research and practice, including new assessment
instruments and new and expanded treatments.
ADD
• Additional case studies, interactive exercises, key points and other resources that facilitate the
integration of knowledge into practice.
• A new chapter on “Supervision and Mentoring”.
COU
• Revised “Personal Reflections” section at the beginning of each chapter that provide an invaluable,
unique perspective on the author’s view of addiction counseling.
• Updated and expanded Instructor Resources that include brief video clips, PowerPoint slides, test
bank questions for each chapter, and sample syllabi.
From assessment and diagnosis of addiction to preparing for certification and licensure as an addiction
counseling professional, this comprehensive book covers essential components required to work as a
professional in the field of addiction counseling.
GERI MILLER, PhD, is a Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, American Board of Professional
Psychology (ABPP); Licensed Psychologist (LP); Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
(LCMHC); Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) (NCCAP); NCASPPB Licensed Clinical Addictions
Specialist (LCAS) and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). She is a Professor in the Department of
, Learning the Language of
ADDICTION
COUNSELING
Fifth Edition
GERI MILLER
Miller433033_ffirs01.indd i 05 Nov 2020 09:52:46 am
, This book is printed on acid-free paper. ∞
Copyright © 2021 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Published simultaneously in Canada.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, except as permitted
under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of
the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright
Clearance Center, Inc., 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978) 750-8400, fax (978) 646-8600, or on
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ing this book, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the
contents of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. No warranty may be created or extended by sales representatives or written sales materials. The advice
and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. You should consult with a professional
where appropriate. Neither the publisher nor author shall be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial
damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter
covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering professional services. If
legal, accounting, medical, psychological or any other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent
professional person should be sought.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Names: Miller, Geraldine A., 1955- author.
Title: Learning the language of addiction counseling / Geri Miller.
Description: Fifth edition. | Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2020. | Includes
bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020014451 (print) | LCCN 2020014452 (ebook) | ISBN
9781119433033 (paperback) | ISBN 9781119433057 (adobe pdf) | ISBN
9781119433064 (epub)
Subjects: LCSH: Drug abuse counseling. | Substance
abuse—Patients—Counseling of. | Drug addicts—Counseling of.
Classification: LCC RC564 .M536 2021 (print) | LCC RC564 (ebook) | DDC
362.29/186—dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020014451
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020014452
Cover image © almir1968 | Thinkstock
Cover design: Wiley
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Miller433033_ffirs01.indd ii 05 Nov 2020 09:52:46 am
, This book is dedicated to:
Ron Hood, my husband and best friend, who is there through it all. Gale, Abby, and Jason
Miller; and Tom, Laura, Natalie, and Kate Prow—my family.
The women, my “sisters,” who were with me from the beginning—Pat Mitchell Anderson and
Judy Retterath—and those sisters, Betty Gridley, Angela Wagner, and Joyce Reese who joined
my journey along the way.
The addicted clients and their loved ones whom I had the honor of counseling; all those who
have lived with and are living with the disease of addiction; and the counselors who remain
committed to this important, sometimes miraculous, life-saving work.
Miller433033_ffirs02.indd iii 22 Oct 2020 05:42:00 pm
FULLY REVISED, COMPREHENSIVE, AND PRACTICAL BOOK OF
THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ADDICTION COUNSELING
Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling, Fifth Edition introduces mental health professionals
LE
and students to the field of addiction counseling and helps them acquire the knowledge and develop the
LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OF
skills needed to counsel individuals who are caught in the destructive cycle of addiction.
Drawing from her years of experience in working in the addiction counseling field as a counselor, trainer
ADDICTION COUNSELING
and educator, Geri Miller provides an engaging, balanced overview of the major theoretical foundations
TH E
and clinical best practices in the field.
Fully updated, the fifth edition offers a compassionate accountability, practice-oriented counseling
framework and features:
• A research-based clinical application approach to addiction counseling that practitioners can turn
to for fundamental, practical, clinical guidelines.
• Revised chapters that reflect important changes in research and practice, including new assessment
instruments and new and expanded treatments.
ADD
• Additional case studies, interactive exercises, key points and other resources that facilitate the
integration of knowledge into practice.
• A new chapter on “Supervision and Mentoring”.
COU
• Revised “Personal Reflections” section at the beginning of each chapter that provide an invaluable,
unique perspective on the author’s view of addiction counseling.
• Updated and expanded Instructor Resources that include brief video clips, PowerPoint slides, test
bank questions for each chapter, and sample syllabi.
From assessment and diagnosis of addiction to preparing for certification and licensure as an addiction
counseling professional, this comprehensive book covers essential components required to work as a
professional in the field of addiction counseling.
GERI MILLER, PhD, is a Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, American Board of Professional
Psychology (ABPP); Licensed Psychologist (LP); Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
(LCMHC); Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) (NCCAP); NCASPPB Licensed Clinical Addictions
Specialist (LCAS) and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). She is a Professor in the Department of
, Learning the Language of
ADDICTION
COUNSELING
Fifth Edition
GERI MILLER
Miller433033_ffirs01.indd i 05 Nov 2020 09:52:46 am
, This book is printed on acid-free paper. ∞
Copyright © 2021 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.
Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Published simultaneously in Canada.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, except as permitted
under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of
the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright
Clearance Center, Inc., 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978) 750-8400, fax (978) 646-8600, or on
the web at www.copyright.com. Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Permissions
Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, (201) 748-6011, fax (201) 748-6008.
Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: While the publisher and author have used their best efforts in prepar-
ing this book, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the
contents of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. No warranty may be created or extended by sales representatives or written sales materials. The advice
and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. You should consult with a professional
where appropriate. Neither the publisher nor author shall be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial
damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.
This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter
covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering professional services. If
legal, accounting, medical, psychological or any other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent
professional person should be sought.
Designations used by companies to distinguish their products are often claimed as trademarks. In all instances
where John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is aware of a claim, the product names appear in initial capital or all capital letters.
Readers, however, should contact the appropriate companies for more complete information regarding trade-
marks and registration.
For general information on our other products and services please contact our Customer Care Department
within the United States at (800) 762-2974, outside the United States at (317) 572-3993 or fax (317) 572-4002.
Wiley publishes in a variety of print and electronic formats and by print-on-demand. Some material included
with standard print versions of this book may not be included in e-books or in print-on-demand. If this book
refers to media such as a CD or DVD that is not included in the version you purchased, you may download this
material at http://booksupport.wiley.com. For more information about Wiley products, visit www.wiley.com.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:
Names: Miller, Geraldine A., 1955- author.
Title: Learning the language of addiction counseling / Geri Miller.
Description: Fifth edition. | Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2020. | Includes
bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020014451 (print) | LCCN 2020014452 (ebook) | ISBN
9781119433033 (paperback) | ISBN 9781119433057 (adobe pdf) | ISBN
9781119433064 (epub)
Subjects: LCSH: Drug abuse counseling. | Substance
abuse—Patients—Counseling of. | Drug addicts—Counseling of.
Classification: LCC RC564 .M536 2021 (print) | LCC RC564 (ebook) | DDC
362.29/186—dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020014451
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020014452
Cover image © almir1968 | Thinkstock
Cover design: Wiley
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Miller433033_ffirs01.indd ii 05 Nov 2020 09:52:46 am
, This book is dedicated to:
Ron Hood, my husband and best friend, who is there through it all. Gale, Abby, and Jason
Miller; and Tom, Laura, Natalie, and Kate Prow—my family.
The women, my “sisters,” who were with me from the beginning—Pat Mitchell Anderson and
Judy Retterath—and those sisters, Betty Gridley, Angela Wagner, and Joyce Reese who joined
my journey along the way.
The addicted clients and their loved ones whom I had the honor of counseling; all those who
have lived with and are living with the disease of addiction; and the counselors who remain
committed to this important, sometimes miraculous, life-saving work.
Miller433033_ffirs02.indd iii 22 Oct 2020 05:42:00 pm
