Overview of harm reduction treatments for alcohol problems

As evidenced by the tremendous range of scholarly articles included in this special issue, it is readily apparent that harm reduction is more than a theory, treatment approach, or policy. Rather, harm reduction is an orientation and belief system that has widespread empirical support as a means to i...

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Published in:The International journal of drug policy 2006-07, Vol.17 (4), p.285-294
Main Authors: Witkiewitz, Katie, Alan Marlatt, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol
Alcohol abuse
Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol harm reduction
Alcohol Related Problems
Alcoholism
Behavioural treatment
Behavioural treatment interventions
Harm Reduction
Harm reduction psychotherapy
Interventions
Medical treatment
Moderation-based treatment
Pharmacological interventions
Treatment
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Summary:As evidenced by the tremendous range of scholarly articles included in this special issue, it is readily apparent that harm reduction is more than a theory, treatment approach, or policy. Rather, harm reduction is an orientation and belief system that has widespread empirical support as a means to improve the lives and functioning of individuals who use and abuse alcohol. In this article, we review recent empirical articles and scholarly reviews of harm reduction treatments for alcohol abuse and dependence. We focus this review on peer-reviewed articles published in the last 3 years, with a particular emphasis on interventions designed to reduce alcohol-related harm, including overall levels of consumption and alcohol-related problems. We conclude with a section on books, Web sites, and training and treatment centres devoted to harm reduction psychotherapy.
ISSN:0955-3959
1873-4758
DOI:10.1016/j.drugpo.2006.03.005