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Marital and Family Therapy of Alcohol Use Disorders: Bridging the gap between research and practice
Professional psychology, research and practice, Vol.28(3), pp.246-252
06/1997
Web of Science ID: WOS:A1997WZ23800007
Abstract
Clients with alcohol and other substance use disorders are routinely encountered by practitioners in various treatment settings. This article traces the rationale for using marital and family therapy with alcoholics and describes an ongoing behavioral marital therapy program that exemplifies an integration of clinical practice and research in this area. Specific treatment suggestions are offered and practical considerations for therapists working with families struggling with alcoholism are discussed, including the role of self-help groups in family treatment, the danger of having preconceived notions about "alcoholic families," and the necessity for clinics and clinicians to possess the capacity to assess and treat comorbid psychological disorders as well as addictive behaviors.
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- Title
- Marital and Family Therapy of Alcohol Use Disorders
- Publication Details
- Professional psychology, research and practice, Vol.28(3), pp.246-252
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher
- American Psychological Association
- Number of pages
- 7
- Copyright
- © 1997, American Psychological Association
- Identifiers
- WOS:A1997WZ23800007; 99380598918906600
- Academic Unit
- Psychology; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English