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Davis, Diane Rae; Jansen, Golie G. – Social Work, 1998
Addresses common critiques of Alcoholics Anonymous by offering a way of understanding it as a "normative narrative community" where identity transformation takes place through the use of metaphor and storytelling. Suggests alternative meanings of key metaphors, describes areas of program strength and potential barriers for social…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Metaphors, Personal Narratives, Referral
Sorgen, Carol, Ed. – Alcohol Health and Research World, 1979
This quarterly publication, issued by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), contains articles dealing with family violence and alcohol abuse, children of alcoholic parents, training programs for counselors, and confidentiality of client records. The three articles on alcohol abuse suggest that: (1) there is a clear…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Children, Confidentiality, Counselor Training
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Gilbert, M. Jean; Cervantes, Richard C. – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 1986
Synthesizes available literature that addresses: (1) utilization patterns of alcohol-related services by Mexican Americans; (2) existing therapeutic approaches which take into account cultural factors; and (3) existing approaches to alcohol abuse education and prevention for this population. Discusses research needs and the need for…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Cultural Influences, Cultural Traits, Differences