Abstract
Because alcoholism is viewed and treated as a bad habit, almost all treatment approaches are covertly behavioral. Behavior therapy as a specific and overt approach to alcoholism is widely written and talked about. Nevertheless, it is not the major approach utilized in the majority of treatment programs. This is a result of a trend toward deprofessionalization in the field manifested by a reluctance to accept ideas not compatible with accepted dogma, a reluctance of professionals dynamically oriented to accept behavioral approaches, and a lack of belief in the efficacy of behavior therapy. It is vital to keep the field open to new ideas and facts; if we do, behavior therapy has a bright future in the treatment of alcoholism.
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Moore, R.A. (1983). Current Status of the Field: Contrasting Perspectives. In: Galanter, M., et al. Genetics Behavioral Treatment Social Mediators and Prevention Current Concepts in Diagnosis. Recent Developments in Alcoholism, vol 1. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3617-4_13
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