Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 14, 2026

Investigating Drivers of Antireward in Addiction Behavior with Anatomically Specific Single-Cell Gene Expression Methods
Published on: August 4, 2022
Efficacy of Family-based Interventions in Addressing Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review on Randomized
Aswathy P V1, Junaid K P1, Abhishek Ghosh1
1Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Purpose Of The Review:
Substance use disorders (SUDs) persist as a critical public health concern across the globe, affecting individuals, families, and communities across diverse sociocultural contexts. Among various intervention strategies, family-based interventions have emerged as essential components in the holistic management and treatment of SUDs. This study systematically reviews the scientific literature published between 2012 and 2024 to evaluate the efficacy of family-based interventions in mitigating substance use and enhancing family functioning.
Collection And Analysis Of Data:
Three databases, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, were searched using a predefined strategy focused on the terms "SUD" and "family-based intervention." Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving individuals with SUDs that implemented family-based interventions aimed at reducing substance use and required the participation of at least one immediate family member. The Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 (RoB 2) tool is used to assess the methodological quality.
Results:
A total of 3,864 records were identified, of which 15 trials met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final review. Findings indicate that family engagement in substance use treatment leads to favorable outcomes, including substance use reduction and improvements in family functioning, with 11 studies demonstrating significant positive effects of family-based interventions.
Conclusions:
This review suggests that involving family members in treatment reduces substance use and improves family functioning. However, further high-quality RCTs are necessary to strengthen these conclusions and provide more definitive evidence.
More Related Videos
07:31Murine Drinking Models in the Development of Pharmacotherapies for Alcoholism: Drinking in the Dark and Two-bottle Choice
Published on: January 7, 2019
08:05A Prediction Error-driven Retrieval Procedure for Destabilizing and Rewriting Maladaptive Reward Memories in Hazardous Drinkers
Published on: January 5, 2018
Related Concept Videos
Family Therapy
Strategic Family Therapy
Strategic family therapy emphasizes resolving communication barriers and improving problem-solving abilities...
Community Based Intervention
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Substance Use Disorders Affecting Sleep
Understanding the concepts of physical dependence,...
Operant Conditioning Intervention
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
Drug Therapy
Antianxiety Medications
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Pharmacological Phenomena