This chapter is intended to provide tools, tips, and resource information (e.g., websites, manuals, other materials) to assess, assist, and promote the self-change process. Included in this toolbox are brief assessment instruments, a listing of addictive behavior websites categorized by country, and various resources that can be requested online.
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Voluse, A., Körkel, J. (2007). Self-Change Toolbox: Tools, Tips, Websites, and Other Informational Resources for Assessing and Promoting Self-Change. In: Klingemann, H., Sobell, L.C. (eds) Promoting Self-Change From Addictive Behaviors. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-71287-1_11
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