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Treating alcoholism through a narrative approach. Case study and rationale

D Kaminsky1, S Rabinowitz, R Kasan

  • 1Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Israel Ministry of Health, Jerusalem.

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This case study explores the narrative or story-telling method for treating alcoholism. This approach offers a novel way to help individuals with alcohol use disorder in family practice settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Family Medicine
  • Narrative Therapy

Background:

  • Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), presents significant public health challenges.
  • Traditional treatment modalities for AUD may not resonate with all patients.
  • The integration of narrative approaches in healthcare is gaining attention.

Observation:

  • A case study is presented to illustrate the narrative/story-telling approach.
  • This method focuses on the patient's personal story and its role in their relationship with alcohol.
  • The approach aims to reframe the individual's narrative to facilitate recovery.

Findings:

  • The narrative approach provides a framework for understanding and addressing alcohol problems.
  • Story-telling can empower patients by allowing them to co-author their recovery journey.

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  • This method can be a valuable adjunct to existing treatments for AUD.

    • Implications:

    • Family practitioners can utilize narrative techniques to engage patients with alcohol problems more effectively.
    • This approach may enhance patient adherence and outcomes in treating AUD.
    • Further research into narrative therapy for AUD in primary care is warranted.