Treatment Implications Flashcards
(15 cards)
Why must the entire family be helped in substance use treatment?
Because addiction affects the entire family system, not just the individual. Treating only the individual overlooks the systemic dysfunction and support needed for sustainable recovery.
What is the difference between family-involved therapy and family therapy?
Family-involved therapy includes education and support for family members. Family therapy views the whole family as the client and works to change family dynamics.
How can substance use and family dysfunction influence each other?
Substance use can cause family dysfunction, and dysfunction within the family can also lead to substance use problems. The relationship is often bidirectional.
What is the family disease model?
It sees addiction as a disease that affects the entire family, leading to codependent behaviors that enable substance use.
What is the family systems model?
This model views families as systems organized around the substance use, striving for balance (homeostasis) even when it maintains dysfunction.
What do cognitive-behavioral approaches in family therapy aim to do?
They seek to change maladaptive behaviors by modifying interactions, communication, and problem-solving patterns within the family.
What is Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)?
A structured, manualized outpatient therapy for adolescents that addresses risk/protective factors across four domains: adolescent, parent, family, and extra-familial systems.
What are the four modules of MDFT?
1) Adolescent: identity, peers, drug consequences; 2) Parent: skills, discipline; 3) Family: interaction patterns; 4) Extra-familial: schools, legal systems, community support.
Why is recovery capital important in SUD treatment?
Recovery capital includes personal and environmental resources like family support that help an individual maintain recovery and manage life challenges.
What is the focus of family therapy compared to individual therapy?
Family therapy focuses on the system and interactions (process), while individual therapy focuses on the individual’s issues (content).
What are the goals of family substance abuse therapy?
To identify substance use impacts, promote motivation, address denial, correct unhealthy interactions, and educate on addiction and coping strategies.
What are the phases of family intervention in addiction?
1) Pre-sobriety: disrupt dysfunctional system; 2) Early sobriety: stabilize around support; 3) Maintenance: address missed developmental tasks.
What barriers prevent families from participating in SUD treatment?
Barriers include stigma, logistics (transport, work), fear of blame, lack of awareness, and limited professional training in family therapy.
How do societal views hinder family involvement in SUD treatment?
SUD is often seen as an individual problem, leading families to believe they don’t need to be involved, or feel blamed when asked to participate.
What is the therapeutic importance of including family in addiction treatment?
Involving family can improve communication, reduce relapse risks, heal systemic issues, and provide long-term support for both the individual and the family.
