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Family interventions in the treatment of alcohol and drug problems

COPELLO, ALEX G., VELLEMAN, RICHARD D. B., TEMPLETON, LORNA J.·2005·Drug and Alcohol Review

Abstract

Alcohol and drug problems affect not only those using these substances but also family members of the substance user. In this review evidence of the negative impacts substance misuse may have upon families are examined, following which family-focused interventions are reviewed. Several family-focused interventions have been developed. They can be broadly grouped into three types: (1) working with family members to promote the entry and engagement of substance misusers into treatment; (2) joint involvement of family members and substance misusing relatives in the treatment of the latter; and (3) interventions responding to the needs of the family members in their own right. The evidence base for each of the three types is reviewed. Despite methodological weaknesses in this area, a number of conclusions can be advanced that support wider use of family focused interventions in routine practice. Future research needs to focus on (1) pragmatic trials that are more representative of routine clinical settings; (2) cost-effectiveness analyses, in terms of treatment costs and the impact of interventions on costs to society; (3) explore treatment process; and (4) make use of qualitative methods. In addition, there is a need to define more clearly the conceptual underpinnings of the family intervention under study.

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Authors
COPELLO, A. G., VELLEMAN, R. D. B., & TEMPLETON, L. J.
Affiliations
  • University of Bath (GB)
  • Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (GB)
Corresponding author
COPELLO, ALEX G.
Venue
Drug and Alcohol Review
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2005-07
Volume
24
Issue
4
Pages
369-385
ISSN
0959-5236 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2121546707
Cited by
296
References
154
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Drug and Alcohol Review (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • University of Birmingham Research Portal (University of Birmingham) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Youth, Drugs, and Violence
Keywords
family intervention, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, substance use disorders, treatment engagement, family involvement in treatment, family members of substance users, cost-effectiveness, treatment process
MeSH terms
Alcoholism, Family, Family Therapy, Humans, Substance-Related Disorders

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