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Andreas, Jasmina Burdzovic; O'Farrell, Timothy J.; Fals-Stewart, William – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2006
Psychosocial adjustment in children of alcoholics (COAs; N = 125) was examined before and at 3 follow-ups in the 15 months after their fathers entered alcoholism treatment. Before their fathers' treatment, COAs exhibited greater overall and clinical-level symptomatology than children from the demographically matched comparison sample, but they…
Descriptors: Fathers, Alcoholism, Children, Longitudinal Studies
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O'Farrell, Timothy J.; Fals-Stewart, William – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 2003
We received 38 controlled studies of marital and family therapy (MFT) in alcoholism treatment. We conclude that, when the alcoholic is unwilling to seek help, MFT is effective in helping the family cope better and motivating alcoholics to enter treatment. Specifically, (a) Al-Anon facilitation and referral help family members cope better; (b)…
Descriptors: Emotional Problems, Family Violence, Alcoholism, Alcohol Abuse