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Family Systems and Alcohol Misuse: Research on the Effects of Alcoholism on Family Functioning and Effective Family Interventions
Professional psychology, research and practice, Vol.26(1), pp.95-104
02/1995
Web of Science ID: WOS:A1995QG15600016
Abstract
This article reviews the most prominent research at the interface between studies of alcohol addiction and family systems psychology. The review addresses the general effects of alcohol misuse on family functioning as determined in empirical studies comparing healthy families, alcohol afflicted families, and otherwise troubled families. Three factors ("dry" versus "wet" families, family development and the progression of alcoholism, and family structure) are identified as particularly relevant to understanding the treatment needs of families affected by alcohol misuse. Research examining the general efficacy of family interventions in the treatment of alcoholism and specific treatment considerations unique to treating families coping with alcohol misuse are reviewed.
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- Title
- Family Systems and Alcohol Misuse
- Publication Details
- Professional psychology, research and practice, Vol.26(1), pp.95-104
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- American Psychological Association
- Number of pages
- 10
- Copyright
- © American Psychological Association 1995
- Identifiers
- WOS:A1995QG15600016; 99380598918706600
- Academic Unit
- Psychology; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English