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The Family in the Change Process

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Treating Addictive Behaviors

Part of the book series: Applied Clinical Psychology ((ABBI,volume 13))

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The role of the family in the assessment and treatment of addictive behaviors has received careful consideration by researchers and clinicians. However, careful theoretical models have lagged behind. In this chapter, a social support framework will be used to organize consideration of the family’s role in the treatment of addictive behaviors.

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  1. Center of Alcohol Studies, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, USA

    Barbara S. McCrady

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  1. Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

    William R. Miller

  2. Department of Psychiatry, Ninewells Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland

    Nick Heather

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McCrady, B.S. (1986). The Family in the Change Process. In: Miller, W.R., Heather, N. (eds) Treating Addictive Behaviors. Applied Clinical Psychology, vol 13. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2191-0_15

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