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KAP's Multi-Language Initiative (MLI) adapts KAP and other Federal Government publications for clients and the general public whose first language is not English. It addresses the unfulfilled needs for treatment products among members of non–English-speaking groups or those with limited English-language abilities. After MLI products are translated and culturally adapted, they are provided online and can be printed electronically.

Aging, Medicines and Alcohol

Aging, Medicines and Alcohol

Produced by CSAT, this brochure contains information for older adults on alcohol use and medication-related problems and steps older adults can take to avoid problems resulting from mixing medications.


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Aging, Medicines and Alcohol–Spanish
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Aging, Medicines and Alcohol–Vietnamese | PDF 5.2 MB
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Alcohol and Drug Treatment

Alcohol and Drug Treatment: How It Works, And How It Can Help You—A Consumer Brochure based on TIP 44: Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System

This brochure informs people involved in the criminal justice system and their families about substance abuse treatment resources in prison and in the community. It describes what they can gain through substance abuse treatment while incarcerated, on probation, or on parole and encourages people to seek treatment.


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Alcohol and Drug Treatment–Chinese | PDF 2.0 MB

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Alcohol and Drug Treatment–Khmer | PDF 3.5 MB

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Alcohol and Drug Treatment–Korean | PDF 2.6 MB

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Alcohol and Drug Treatment–Russian | PDF 4.4 MB

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Alcohol and Drug Treatment–Spanish | PDF 2.9 MB

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Alcohol and Drug Treatment–Vietnamese | PDF 3.6 MB

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El alcohol y la depresión

Based on TIP 42, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders (COD), this Spanish-language fotonovela employs believable characters and dialogue to tell a story that educates readers about co-occurring substance use and mental disorders and their treatment.


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Anger Management Therapy Manual

Anger Management Therapy Manual

Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Manual helps counselors teach anger management techniques in a group setting through a 12-week cognitive behavioral intervention (participants use the accompanying workbook). The manual describes the anger cycle, conflict resolution, assertiveness skills, and anger control plans.


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Anger Management Therapy Manual-Korean | PDF 1.32 MB
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Anger Management Therapy Manual–Spanish | PDF 261 KB
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Anger Therapy Participant Workbook

Anger Management
Therapy Participant Workbook

Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients: Participant Workbook provides worksheets and homework assignments using the core concepts of the 12-week group cognitive behavioral therapy provided in the accompanying manual.

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Drogas, Alcohol y el VIH/SIDA: Una Guia Para Su Salud

Drugs, Alcohol and HIV/AIDS: A Consumer Guide

This 2-page color brochure explains the increased risk of HIV transmission among people who abuse substances and stresses the importance of seeking treatment for both substance use and HIV/AIDS.

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Drugs, Alcohol and HIV/AIDS: A Consumer Guide–Korean | PDF 13.6 MB
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Drugs, Alcohol and HIV/AIDS: A Consumer Guide–Spanish | PDF 200 KB
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The Facts About Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Addiction

The Facts About Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Addiction

This booklet provides basic information about the use of buprenorphine in medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. It describes how buprenorphine works, the proper use of the medication, and common side effects. It also explains how buprenorphine fits into the overall recovery process. The booklet is directed at patients entering medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, and it may be useful to patients' family members and friends.

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The Facts About Naltrexone for Treatment of Opioid Addiction

The Facts About Naltrexone for Treatment of Opioid Addiction

This booklet provides basic information about the use of naltrexone in medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. It describes how naltrexone works, the proper use of the medication, and common side effects. It also explains how naltrexone fits into the overall recovery process. The booklet is directed at patients entering medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, and it may be useful to patients' family members and friends.

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Good Mental Health is Ageless

Good Mental Health is Ageless

Produced by CSAT and the Center for Mental Health Services, this brochure provides information for older adults about the symptoms of depression or dementia, basic facts regarding mental health, and suggestions on how to talk to physicians and how to contact organizations that provide additional information.


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Good Mental Health is Ageless–Spanish | PDF 435 KB
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Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Man's Guide to Dealing With Childhood Abuse Issues

Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Man's Guide to Coping With the Effects of Childhood Abuse

Produced by CSAT to accompany Treatment Improvement Protocol 36, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Child Abuse and Neglect Issues, this brochure helps men who are entering treatment understand some of the feelings that can surface about the abuse they experienced as a child. The guide defines childhood abuse, describes the symptoms of abuse, and suggests ways to handle childhood abuse issues while in treatment. Additional resources are included.

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Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Man's Guide to Coping With the Effects of Childhood Abuse–Chinese | PDF 4.6 MB
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Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Man's Guide to Coping With the Effects of Childhood Abuse–Spanish | PDF 280 KB
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Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman's Guide to Dealing With Childhood Abuse Issues

Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues

Produced by CSAT to accompany Treatment Improvement Protocol 36, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Child Abuse and Neglect Issues, this brochure helps women who are entering treatment understand some of the feelings that can surface about the abuse they experienced as a child. The guide defines childhood abuse, describes the symptoms of abuse, and suggests ways to handle childhood abuse issues while in treatment. Additional resources are included.

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Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues–Chinese | PDF 3.5 MB
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Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues–Khmer | PDF 4.0 MB
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Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues–Korean | PDF 4.4 MB
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Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues–Russian | PDF 203 KB
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Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues–Spanish | PDF 1.5 MB
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Helping Yourself Heal: A Recovering Woman's Guide to Coping With Childhood Abuse Issues–Vietnamese | PDF 8 MB
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Inhalant Abuse: Your Child at Risk!

Inhalant Abuse: Your Child at Risk!

This booklet is an adaptation of the English-language version produced by the Office of National Drug Control Policy and provides parents with information about why young people use inhalants, what they use, the symptoms of use, slang terms, the dangers of use, and how to prevent inhalant use. A list of resources also is included.


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Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction

This booklet provides basic information about medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. It describes medication options, the proper use of the medications, and common side effects. It also explains how medication fits into the overall recovery process. The booklet is directed at families and friends of patients entering medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction.

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Mind Over Matter Series: The Brain's Response to Inhalants

Mind Over Matter Series: The Brain's Response to Inhalants

This booklet is an adaptation of the English-language version produced by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and provides information about how drugs act in the brain and body.


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Drogas, Alcohol y el VIH/SIDA: Una Guia Para Su Salud

Motivación para el cambio (Motivation for Change)

This Spanish-language publication uses photographs with captions (a fotonovela format) to help the reader recognize the dangers people face when they have a substance use disorder and the devastating consequences that can result at a personal, family, and community level. The story details the troubles of a Hispanic family as the son, Mario, faces his substance use problem, enters treatment, and begins his journey to recovery. The fotonovela offers an effective and respectful story that takes into account the situation, wishes, and hopes of the main characters.


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A Parent's Guide to Preventing Inhalant Abuse

A Parent's Guide to Preventing Inhalant Abuse

This brochure is an adaptation of the English-language version produced by the Consumer Product Safety Division and explains inhalant abuse and its effects, describes the symptoms of abuse, recommends discussing the issue openly with children, and provides resources for additional information. (English- and Spanish-language versions are available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov.)

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Tips for Teens: The Truth About Inhalants

Tips for Teens: The Truth About Inhalants

This Center for Substance Abuse Prevention brochure provides facts and dispels myths about substance use. Information is provided on long- and short-term effects, physical and psychological risks, and where to get help.


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What Is Substance Abuse Treatment? A Booklet for Families

What Is Substance Abuse Treatment? A Booklet for Families

This CSAT booklet answers questions often asked by family members and significant others of people entering treatment. It also offers a resources section with additional information and a list of support groups.


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What Is Substance Abuse Treatment?
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What Is Substance Abuse Treatment?
A Booklet for Families–Korean | PDF
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What Is Substance Abuse Treatment?
A Booklet for Families–Russian | PDF
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What Is Substance Abuse Treatment?
A Booklet for Families–Spanish | PDF
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What Is Substance Abuse Treatment?
A Booklet for Families–Vietnamese | PDF 654 KB
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Friday, October 19, 2012