The Role of Military and Veterans Affairs Chaplains in the Treatment of Alcohol Problems

Chaplains can play a unique and valuable role in the treatment of alcohol dependence, a condition that has physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. To best fulfill this role, chaplains need to have a broad understanding of the nature of alcohol problems and current strategies for effective...

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Published in:Pastoral psychology 2014-02, Vol.63 (1), p.1-11
Main Authors: Allen, John P., Nieuwsma, Jason A., Meador, Keith G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol abuse
Alcohol dependence
Alcohol related disorders
Alcohol related problems
Alcoholism
Armed forces
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Chaplains
Clergy
Clinical Psychology
Cross Cultural Psychology
Pastoral counseling
Psychology
Recovery
Religious Studies
Sociology
Veterans
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Summary:Chaplains can play a unique and valuable role in the treatment of alcohol dependence, a condition that has physical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. To best fulfill this role, chaplains need to have a broad understanding of the nature of alcohol problems and current strategies for effectively interacting with individuals who have these problems, especially those with severe problems, and with their families. This article is designed to expand the chaplain’s knowledge about alcohol use disorders as well as evidence-based treatments and to offer recommendations on how chaplains can promote recovery of individuals with alcohol-related problems.
ISSN:0031-2789
1573-6679
DOI:10.1007/s11089-012-0501-9