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This paper describes an application of social exchange and social role theories in the development of sociobehavioral strategies for treatment of addiction. Socio-behavioral modalities include social empowerment, resocialization, effective referral and linkage to social resources, and the therapeutic relationship. The model incorporates these socio-behavioral strategies with behavioral self-management, medication-assisted treatment, and psychoeducation to create a comprehensive approach. The framework addresses bio-psychosocial-spiritual dimensions as well as the micro and macro practice arenas in the treatment of addiction.

This study of military substance abuse prevention personnel examined the relationship of job satisfaction with perceived importance to unit mission and frequency of performance vis-a-vis five prevention duties. Findings indicated a positive association between job satisfaction and perceived importance for all five duties. Results suggest a conditional positive relationship between performance frequency and job satisfaction only for duties involving one-to-one interaction. Findings applicable to non-military settings and implications for further research are discussed.

Job dissatisfaction and aggressiveness among military substance abusers were found to vary directly. The implications for educational and rehabilitation programs are discussed; directions for further research are suggested.

The developing field of community residential care is examined in regard to its roots in social psychology/psychiatry. Its diversification in the practice areas of after-care, counter-institutionalization, and occupational rehabilitation is explicated. The essential mission of the specialty in the transformation of natural settings into therapeutic environments is discussed.