Engaging the unmotivated in treatment for alcohol problems: A comparison of three strategies for intervention through family members.

Miller, William R.; Meyers, Robert J.; Tonigan, J. Scott

doi:10.1037/0022-006x.67.5.688

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“…Results showed the effectiveness of the two methods in improving the quality of life but both CRAFT and Nar-Anon were not effective in reducing the depression of family members of substance abusers This is consistent with the results of the improving the quality of life and inconsistent with the studies by Christo and Sutton (1994), Meyers et al (1998), Miller et al (1999, Richter et al (2000), Gilachen (2006) and Kanz (2009). They showed that people who participated in CRAFT and Nar-Anon showed higher interest in life and decreased depression, anxiety, hostility, improved physical and mental health compared to those who did not participate.…”

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“…In addition, Waller and Mahoney study the changes in family role and mental status of the family members of substance abusers, too. Miller et al (1999) showed that attending in the treatment sessions has useful effects on the performance and quality of life of the relatives of the drug abusers. For inconsistent results, it can be said that this study investigated the decreasing the depression of family members of substance abusers from different aspects.…”

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Effectiveness of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) on Quality of Life and Depression in Families with Drug Abuse

Assadbeigi¹,

Pourshahbaz²,

Mohamadkhani³

et al. 2016

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Drug abuse as a biological, psychological, and social problem affect all life aspects including quality of life and cause socio-psychological problems. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of community reinforcement and family training (CRAFT) Method on quality of life and depression in family members of substance abusers. This was a quasi-experimental study with control group in which the pre-test and post-test were used. In the present study, two experimental groups (CRAFT and Nar-Anon) and a control group were used using the purposive sampling selected from the family members of substance abusers who referred to the methadone treatment clinic in Tehran. Each of groups consisted of 25 people. CRAFT groups were trained in 12 sessions of intervention techniques. Nar-Anon groups participated in self-help sessions and control did not receive any training. All three groups completed the BDI-II Test and WHO Quality of Life-BREF questionnaire and the results were analyzed using SPSS-16. The results of two intervention methods compared with the control group showed no significant effect in reducing depression. CRAFT and Nar-Anon interventions were not effective in reducing the depression of family members of drug abuse patients but both were effective in promoted the quality of their life compared with control group.

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Effectiveness of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) on Quality of Life and Depression in Families with Drug Abuse

Assadbeigi¹,

Pourshahbaz²,

Mohamadkhani³

et al. 2016

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“…Research needs to examine the impact of parent and family-focused interventions when MR and substance abuse are present; results from studies conducted on similar interventions with non-MR populations have indicated improvements in participant psychosocial functioning, the substance abuser's level of use, and the substance abuser's willingness to enter treatment [e.g., Miller et al, 1999;McGillicuddy et al, 2001]. It may be through these kinds of interventions that family members of persons with MR will develop the skills to provide support to someone struggling with substance abuse [e.g., Watson et al, 1998].…”

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A review of substance use research among those with mental retardation

McGillicuddy

2006

Ment. Retard. Dev. Disabil. Res. Rev.

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This article reviews research conducted on the cigarette, alcohol, and illicit drug use of adolescents and adults with mental retardation (MR). The majority of the research related to substance use conducted on this population has been limited to surveys. Overall, results of these studies suggest that, although substance use is slightly lower among those with MR than among nondisabled comparison groups, it is nonetheless a problem for many individuals. This research is reviewed and a discussion of both the general and specific flaws of these studies follows. Further, the examination of education, prevention, and treatment programs for this population has been overlooked, indicating that individuals with MR are likely not receiving the services most appropriate for them. The article concludes with a discussion of several topics that need to be addressed in future studies, including research on potential best practices in the overlooked areas of substance abuse interventions.

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“…Members attribute improved psychological health (less depression, anger) and relationship and family satisfaction to Al-Anon attendance (Cutter and Cutter, 1987;Dittrich and Trapold, 1984;Keinz et al, 1995;Miller et al, 1999). Al-Anon may help COs cope more adaptively with the loved one's drinking and with life stressors related or unrelated to the drinking (Gorman and Rooney, 1979;McGregor, 1990;O'Farrell and Fals-Stewart, 2001).…”

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“…Al-Anon Family Groups (Al-Anon), 12-step mutual-help groups for families and friends of problem-drinking individuals, offer help to deal with the impact of another's drinking. Al-Anon is the most widely used form of help for COs in the United States (Miller et al, 1999;O'Farrell and Clements, 2012;O'Farrell and FalsStewart, 2001). Of approximately 24,000 Al-Anon groups in more than 130 countries, approximately 14,000 are in the United States and Canada (http://www.al-anon.alateen.org).…”

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Al-Anon Family Groups: Newcomers and Members

Timko

Cronkite

Kaskutas

et al. 2013

J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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ABSTRACT. Objective: Empirical knowledge is lacking about AlAnon Family Groups (Al-Anon), the most widely used form of help by people concerned about another's drinking, partly because conducting research on 12-step groups is challenging. Our purpose was to describe a new method of obtaining survey data from 12-step group attendees and to examine infl uences on initial Al-Anon attendance and attendees' recent life contexts and functioning. Method: Al-Anon's World Service Offi ce sent a mailing to a random sample of groups, which subsequently yielded surveys from newcomers (n = 359) and stable members (n = 264). Results: Reasons for groups' nonparticipation included having infrequent newcomers and the study being seen as either contrary to the 12 Traditions or too uncomfortable for newcomers. Main concerns prompting initial Al-Anon attendance were problems with overall quality of life and with the Al-Anon trigger (a signifi cant drinking individual), and being stressed and angry. Goals for Al-Anon attendance were related to the following concerns: better quality of life, fewer trigger-related problems, and less stress. Members reported better functioning in some of these domains (quality of life, relationship with the trigger) but did not differ from newcomers on physical and psychological health. Newcomers were more likely to have recently drunk alcohol and to have obtained treatment for their own substance misuse problems. Conclusions: This method of collecting data from 12-step group attendees yielded valid data and also was seen by many in Al-Anon as consistent with the Traditions. Both newcomers and members had aimed to improve their overall quality of life and well-being through Al-Anon, and, indeed, members were more satisfi ed with their quality of life than were newcomers. (J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs, 74, 965-976, 2013)

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Engaging the unmotivated in treatment for alcohol problems: A comparison of three strategies for intervention through family members.

Cited by 235 publications

References 33 publications

Effectiveness of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) on Quality of Life and Depression in Families with Drug Abuse

Effectiveness of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) on Quality of Life and Depression in Families with Drug Abuse

A review of substance use research among those with mental retardation

Al-Anon Family Groups: Newcomers and Members

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