Myth and Reality in the Family Patterns and Treatment of Substance Abusers
- 1 January 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Vol. 7 (3-4) , 257-279
- https://doi.org/10.3109/00952998008993426
Abstract
Family therapy has become an increasingly important modality in the treatment of substance abuse over the past decade. As knowledge of family patterns and therapy in this area has increased, many myths have evolved. This article examines these myths and presents the realities as perceived by the author at this time.Keywords
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