A Scoping Review of Family-Based Interventions in Drug and Alcohol Services: Implications for Social Work Practice
Abstract
Despite the use of family-based interventions in drug and alcohol services, there has been no comprehensive review of the benefits and challenges in implementing family-based interventions in routine drug and alcohol services. A scoping study methodology was used to systematically search evidence concerning family-based interventions within drug and alcohol services. This review found positive evidentiary support regarding the use of family-based interventions; however, the drug and alcohol sector remains largely individually focused. This review highlights some implications in promoting family-based interventions in routine practice and supports social workers to work with both substance misusers and their families holistically.
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- Authors
- Cassidy, A., & Poon, A. W. C.
- Affiliations
- New South Wales Department of Health (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Corresponding author
- Cassidy, Alyssa
- Venue
- Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2019-09-05
- Volume
- 19
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 345-367
- ISSN
- 1533-256X (ISSN-L)
- 1533-2578
- OpenAlex
- W2971492902
- Cited by
- 17
- References
- 4
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 3 · 2020: 2
- FWCI
- 1.54
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Homelessness and Social Issues
- Keywords
- family intervention, addiction treatment, drug and alcohol services, social work practice, holistic care
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