An Overview of Family-Based Substance Use Therapy

• By: Jordan Baker Relias
• October 23rd, 2023
• behavioral health professionals, community reinforcement and family training, cultural and community values, Fall 2023 Issue, family structure, family systems model, family treatment court, family-based substance use therapy, harm reduction strategies, healing process, opioid overdose, substance use disorder
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Historically, individual therapy and group-based treatments have been the predominant modalities used in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs. However, there has been increased recognition among researchers, clinicians, and clients of the importance of family structure and how it plays a...