Exploring a Family-First Approach in Addiction Treatment: A Conceptual Shift.
Typically, addiction treatment starts by focusing on the individual, and family therapy is added later as a supplementary element. This order frequently puts the family in a passive role, reliant on the individual's willingness to participate in the recovery process. This paper introduces a method t...
| Published in: | American Journal of Family Therapy Vol. 54; no. 4; pp. 427 - 443 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2026
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