ABSTRACT

This helpful book underscores the importance of working with both the individual and family as part of a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach in assessment, intervention, and treatment of chemical addiction. With many case studies highlighting the treatment guidelines, Chemical Dependency is an ideal guide for professionals and students in addictions studies, mental health, and other human service related fields intent on working with and providing services to individual and family addiction.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|21 pages

Chemical Addiction

Individuals and Family Systems

chapter 2|11 pages

Structural and Strategic Family Therapy Techniques

Application to Chemically Dependent Families

chapter 3|20 pages

Psychodynamics and Family Systems

A Model for Chemical Addiction Counseling

chapter 4|11 pages

Planned Family Intervention

Johnson Institute Method

chapter 6|23 pages

Family Therapy and Twelve-Step Programs

A Complementary Process

chapter 7|9 pages

Addicted Women

Their Families' Effect on Treatment Outcome