Books by Robert Holman Coombs

Professionals trusted with our well-being are at least as likely as anyone else to abuse alcohol and other drugs-a well-kept secret finally aired and fully examined in this powerful book. Coombs draws on more than 120 personal interviews with addicted physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, attorneys, and airline pilots and those who treat them.

Ths book offers a clear, readable, comprehensive overview of all the knowledge those training as alcohol and other drug abuse counselors need to pass final examinations in their academic programs and certification or licensing examinations pre-practice. It includes challenging study questions, lists of key terms, and suggestions for further reading.

Addiction Recovery Tools: A Practical Handbook presents verified recovery tools with a methodical "when and how" approach for each available tool. Including both Western and Eastern methods, the book catalogs the motivational, medical-pharmaceutical, cognitive-behavioral, psychosocial, and holistic tools accessible in a wide variety of settings and programs.