The Families of Drug Abusers: A Literature Review

1 September 1975

journal article
Published by Wiley in Family Process

Vol. 14 (3) , 411-431
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1545-5300.1975.00411.x

Abstract

This paper reveiws all relevant literature concerning the family background of compulsive drug abusers. The main content of the completed research is summarized and methodological criticisms are made. Future considerations for research on families of drug abusers are suggested.

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