Main description:

Though a number of books covering adolescent substance abuse are available, there are very few resources that explore the topic in the context of Family Systems Therapy (FST). Youth and Their Families offers an expanded view of the therapeutic process with a specific focus on the relationship between therapists, adolescents, families, communities, and substance use. By applying an FST lens, the clinician learns to view their client as an entire family system
being affected by adolescent substance abuse. Furthermore, FST can be used at every stage of the substance abuse intervention continuum (from prevention to intervention) to provide increased functioning and strength in the family system. This book incorporates easily applicable clinical skill acquisition
with the use of lively cases to give the reader requisite skills to be an effective family systems therapist.

Contents:

Preface

Chapter 1: Defining Systems Theory
Chapter 2: Defining Family
Chapter 3: Defining Family Systems Therapy
Chapter 4: Defining Substance Abuse in Adolescence
Chapter 5: Evidenced-Based Treatment and Family Systems Therapy: Complementary Practices
Chapter 6: Prevention
Chapter 7: Outpatient, Community-Based Treatment Interventions
Chapter 8: Inpatient/Residential (Non-Hospital)
Chapter 9: Marijuana Legalization and its Effect on Substance Abuse Programs in the U.S.
Chapter 10: The Opioid Epidemic
Chapter 11: Conclusions and Self-Care

Appendix
Index