Terence T Gorski Views
The Journal On Studies of Alcohol reported in its September 2000 edition that The Assessment of Warning-Signs of Relapse (AWARE), a questionnaire based upon the list of 37 relapse warning signs developed by Terence T. Gorski, was shown to be a Reliable & Valid Predictor of Alcohol Relapses. (Reference: Miller, William R; Harris, Richard J Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 2000, 61, 5, Sept, 759-765.)
On Friday, October 4, 1996 at the 10th Annual Dual Disorder Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada Terence T. Gorski presented a paper and publicly debated G. Alan Marlatt on the issue of whether addiction is a disease. Here, for the first time anywhere, are Mr. Gorski's edited lecture notes that were prepared for this presentation. New Gorski Article On Line Developing Relapse Prevention Programs
This article provides information on how to develop a Relapse Prevention Program as part of an existing addiction treatment program, mental health center, or private practice. The need for relapse prevention programs, different options for program implementation, and suggestion for policy guidelines are discussed. Relapse Prevention In The Managed Care Environment An Article By Terence T. Gorski (6-10-01)
This article challenges three mistaken beliefs that often prevent treatment professionals from dealing effectively with relapse prone clients. These beliefs are: (1) Relapse is self-inflicted; (2) Relapse is an indication of treatment failure; and (3) Once relapse occurs the patient will never recover. (Get a low-cost pamphlet that teaches recovering people to challenge the common Mistaken Beliefs About Relapse) Adolescent Relapse Prevention An Article By Terence T. Gorski