Methods for reducing alcohol and drug related family harm in non-specialist settings

Because alcohol and drug problems are highly prevalent in society, the number of relatives affected is very high and hence it is important to develop strategies to meet their needs. Copello et al describe a brief 5-step intervention that has been used and tested with relatives of alcohol and drug us...

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Published in:Journal of mental health (Abingdon, England) England), 2000-06, Vol.9 (3), p.329-343
Main Authors: COPELLO, A, ORFORD, J, VELLEMAN, R, TEMPLETON, L, KRISHNAN, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol use
Biological and medical sciences
Drug abuse
Families & family life
Family psychotherapy. Systemic therapy
Intervention
Medical sciences
Primary care
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Psychotherapies. Psychological and clinical counseling
Treatments
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Summary:Because alcohol and drug problems are highly prevalent in society, the number of relatives affected is very high and hence it is important to develop strategies to meet their needs. Copello et al describe a brief 5-step intervention that has been used and tested with relatives of alcohol and drug users in the primary care setting.
ISSN:0963-8237
1360-0567
DOI:10.1080/713680252