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Taft, Casey T.; O'Farrell, Timothy J.; Doron-Lamarca, Susan; Panuzio, Jillian; Suvak, Michael K.; Gagnon, David R.; Murphy, Christopher M. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2010
Objective: This study examined static and time-varying risk factors for perpetration of intimate partner violence (IPV) among men in treatment for alcohol use disorders. Method: Participants were 178 men diagnosed with alcohol abuse or dependence and their partners. Most (85%) of the men were European American; their average age was 41.0 years.…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Drug Use, Alcohol Abuse, Drinking
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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