Treating Alcohol Problems Marital and Family Interventions

An ideal resource, this volume is a practical guide to the most up-to-date marital and family therapy practices that have been shown to be effective in treating alcohol problems. Chapters by leading clinician/researchers present practical "how to" information on research-tested methods for use at different stages of the alcoholism recovery process. Each chapter includes an overview of the specific method under consideration and detailed guidelines for implementation. Special clinical considerations are discussed, and summaries of current knowledge regarding efficacy as well as an extensive reference list are included. Illustrative case examples are provided throughout. Perfect as a teaching text, this book provides carefully developed, well-conceived marital and family therapy methods that have been shown to be effective with this difficult clinical problem.O'Farrell, Timothy J. is the author of 'Treating Alcohol Problems Marital and Family Interventions', published 1993 under ISBN 9780898621952 and ISBN 089862195X.