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[Alcoholism from the systemic viewpoint].

V Schweizer1, J Besson

  • 1Clinique du Vallon, Lausanne.

Praxis
|November 26, 1999
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This study examines alcohol abuse within families, highlighting its significant impact on social relationships. Understanding these dynamics can improve family therapy effectiveness for alcoholism.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Alcohol abuse and dependence significantly impact family and partnership dynamics.
  • Understanding the role of alcohol in familial structures is crucial for effective interventions.
  • The social relations within a family are often disrupted by alcoholism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze alcohol abuse and dependence within the family or partnership context.
  • To describe the impact of alcoholism on social relations.
  • To inform the development of effective psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals and families affected by alcoholism.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of family and partnership dynamics related to alcohol abuse.
  • Review of existing literature on alcoholism and social relations.

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  • Exploration of the role of alcohol in familial structures.

    • Main Results:

    • Alcoholism profoundly affects interpersonal relationships within families and partnerships.
    • Disrupted social relations are a key consequence of alcohol abuse in familial settings.
    • The familial context is critical for understanding and treating alcohol dependence.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the impact of alcohol abuse on family social relations is essential.
    • This understanding can enhance the competence and effectiveness of psychotherapeutic interventions.
    • Targeting familial dynamics is a promising approach for treating alcoholism.