Alcohol and the Family
Research and Clinical Perspectives
1st Edition
Published on 25. December 1990
Book
Hardback
386 pages
978-0-89862-169-3 (ISBN)
Description
Presenting the work of distinguished investigators who have made significant contributions to this area of research, the volume is organized into three sections: Genetics of Alcoholism, underscoring direct implications and practical applications for family issues; Family Processes, including chapters in which the interrelationship between alcoholism and different family processes are explored; and Treatment, providing a comprehensive review of the range of research and clinical issues related to family-oriented interventions.
This timely collection should provide a valuable resource for both researchers and clinicians who have an interest in alcoholism and/or family-related issues, as well as mental health professionals working with this population.
This timely collection should provide a valuable resource for both researchers and clinicians who have an interest in alcoholism and/or family-related issues, as well as mental health professionals working with this population.
Reviews / Votes
'One of the best....Well worth reading.' - American Journal of Psychiatry'This is a great reference--complete, well-written, and authoritative.' - Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
'In short, this very excellent tome summarizes the current state-of-the-art, raises provocative questions for researchers as well as clinicians, and poses important areas for future investigation.' - Marsha Vannixelli, PhD, Harvard Medical School
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
756 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-89862-169-3 (9780898621693)
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Content
Part I: Genetics.Searles, The Contribution of Genetic Factors to the Development of Alcoholism. Cadoret, Genetics of Alcoholism. Tarter, Moss. Laird, Biological Biological Markers for Vulnerability to Alcoholism. Rowe, Behavior Genetic Models of Alcohol Abuse. Part II: Family Processes.Barnes, Impact of the Family on Adolescent Drinking Patterns. Johnson, Psychosocial Functioning in Children of Alcoholics. Bennett, Wolin, Family Culture and Alcoholism Transmission. Leonard, Marital Functioning Among Episodic and Steady Alcoholics, O'Farrell, Sexual Functioning of Male Alcoholics. Leonard, Summary: Family Processes and Alcoholism. Part III: Family-Orientated Treatment.Collins, Family Treatment of Alcohol Abuse: Behavioral and Systems Perspectives. Cronkite, Finney, Nekich, Moss, Remission Among Alcoholic Patients and Family Adaptation to Alcoholism: A Stress and Coping Perspective. McCrady, The Marital Relationship and Alcoholism Treatment. Rychtarik, Alcohol-Related Coping Skills in Spouses of Alcoholics: Assessment and Implications for Treatment.