In this updated edition of Substance Abuse and the Family, Michael D. Reiter examines addiction through a family systems lens, considering a range of interconnected contexts, such as biology and genetics, family relationships, and larger systems. Chapters are organized around two sections: Assessment and Treatment. The first section examines how the family system organizes around substance use and abuse, including contributions on the neurobiology and genetics of addiction, as well as chapters on family diversity and working in a culturally sensitive way.
Key Features
- Includes contributions on the neurobiology and genetics of addiction.
- Explores family diversity and issues in substance-using families.
- Covers various treatment options for individuals and families.
- Provides an overview of major family therapy theories.
- Features brand new chapters on behavioral addictions such as sex and gambling.
- Contains case applications in each chapter to demonstrate treatment strategies.
Additional Information
The second half of the book explores treatment options, providing an overview of self-help groups and the process of family recovery. This edition has many useful additions, including a revision of the family diversity chapter to consider sexual and gender minorities, and a chapter on ethical implications in substance abuse work with families. Additional sections include information on Multisystemic Therapy, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Twelve-Step Facilitation.
Specifications
Intended for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as beginning practitioners, Substance Abuse and the Family, 2nd Ed. remains one of the most penetrating and in-depth examinations on the topic available.
