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Joint admission as a treatment modality for problem drinkers: a case report
The American Journal of Psychiatry
|February 1, 1976
Summary
Joint hospital admission for married alcoholics and their spouses aids treatment. This approach allows staff to observe couple interactions, offer feedback, and provide targeted therapy during the joint stay.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- Family Therapy
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Alcoholism frequently impacts the entire family system.
- Spousal involvement can be crucial for successful treatment of problem drinking.
- Traditional treatment models may not fully address dyadic dynamics.