Family behavior therapy for substance abuse and other associated problems: a review of its intervention components and applicability

Behav Modif. 2009 Sep;33(5):495-519. doi: 10.1177/0145445509340019. Epub 2009 Jul 10.

Abstract

A comprehensive evidence-based treatment for substance abuse and other associated problems (Family Behavior Therapy) is described, including its application to both adolescents and adults across a wide range of clinical contexts (i.e., criminal justice, child welfare). Relevant to practitioners and applied clinical researchers, topic areas include its theoretical and empirical background, intervention protocols, methods of enhancing motivation for treatment, and future directions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Behavior Therapy / methods
  • Child
  • Child Welfare
  • Family Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Parent-Child Relations
  • Patient Care Team
  • Social Support
  • Substance-Related Disorders / therapy*