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9780830413874

Alcoholism Treatment A Social Work Perspective

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  • ISBN13:

    9780830413874

  • ISBN10:

    0830413871

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1995-01-01
  • Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Summary

This book provides an ecosystems approach to alcoholism and its treatment. It bridges the gap between the twelve-step approach and the scientifically based Responsibility model. Van Wormer views the individual behavior. Biological and psychological factors in alcoholism are covered. The text draws upon literature from several cultures to discuss the role of alcohol in society. Gender, minority, and gay-lesbian issues are integrated throughout.

Table of Contents

Part One: The Context of Social Practice in Alcoholism Treatment
1. The Ecological Approach to Alcoholism
2. The Historical Context
3. The Contemporary Context in Treatment of Alcoholism
Part Two: Aspects of Addiction
4. The Biology of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
5. Alcoholism as a Way of Thinking
6. Loss and Grief and Spiritualism
Part Three: Social Work Practice with the Alcoholic Client
7. Special Groups and Substance Abuse
8. Alcoholism and the Family System
9. Group Therapy with Substance Abuse
10. The Economic, Sociological, And Legal Dynamics
11. General Social Work with the Alcoholic Client
12. Epilogue

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