Family structural issues and chemical dependency: A review of the literature from 1985 to 1991

This review of the literature summarizes publications from 1985 to 1991 that viewed the chemically dependent family from a structural perspective, focusing on boundaries, roles, rules, and communication patterns. The review will provide an overview of structural issues with implications for therapy...

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Published in:The American journal of family therapy 1992-10, Vol.20 (3), p.227-241
Main Authors: Mackensen, Gail, Cottone, R. Rocco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcoholism
Drug Addiction
Families & family life
Family Structure
Literature
Substance Abuse
Systems Theory
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Summary:This review of the literature summarizes publications from 1985 to 1991 that viewed the chemically dependent family from a structural perspective, focusing on boundaries, roles, rules, and communication patterns. The review will provide an overview of structural issues with implications for therapy and suggestions for further research. Seven journals were reviewed and are as follows: Family Process, Journal of Marriage and the Family, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, American Journal of Family Therapy, Journal of Studies on Alcohol, Journal of Chemical Dependency Treatment and the Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly. Additionally, publications or papers identified by a computer search of Psychological Abstracts were included, identified using the key words "family relations" and "alcoholism." The intent of this review is to discuss family dynamics from a structural and systemic perspective only. Therefore, psychodynamic literature on family relations is not included.
ISSN:0192-6187
1521-0383
DOI:10.1080/01926189208250892