Family-Based Therapy for Adolescent Drug Abuse: Knowns and Unknowns

Authors: Ozechowski T.J.¹; Liddle H.A.²

Source: Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, Volume 3, Number 4, December 2000 , pp. 269-298(30)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Family-based therapy is one of the most thoroughly studied treatments for adolescent drug abuse. Considerable empirical support exists for the efficacy of family-based therapy in curtailing adolescent drug use and cooccurring behavior problems. This article extends knowledge of the effects of family-based therapy for adolescent drug abuse by reviewing 16 controlled trials and 4 therapy process studies from a treatment development perspective. We articulate “knowns and unknowns” regarding the outcomes of treatment as well as the components, processes, mechanisms, moderators, and boundaries of effective family-based therapy for adolescent drug abuse. The review highlights areas of progress and future research needs within the specialty of family-based therapy for adolescent drug abuse.

Keywords: adolescent drug abuse; family-based therapy; treatment outcome; treatment development

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse (M711), Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami School of Medicine, PO Box 019132, 1400 NW 10th Avenue, Suite 1108, Miami FL 33136 USA 2: Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse (M711), Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami School of Medicine, PO Box 019132, 1400 NW 10th Avenue, Suite 1108, Miami FL 33136 USA hliddle@med.miami.edu

Publication date: 2000-12-01