Family Therapy with Adolescent Drug Abusers: A Review
- 1 December 1978
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Drug Education
- Vol. 8 (4) , 337-343
- https://doi.org/10.2190/xubh-uq2n-ujnf-cv88
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to present a brief review of literature concerning the current status of family therapy in the treatment of drug abusing adolescents. The method of approach was to survey and summarize findings and statements found in the literature. The paper includes six topical areas: Why Treat the Family, Family Life of the Abuser, Approaches to Treatment, The Treatment Process, Treatment Goals, and The Treatment Program. A brief concluding statement is included expressing the need for a systematic approach to therapy.Keywords
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