What is family based therapy for substance abuse?

Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that attempt to use the family’s strengths and resources to help them live without drugs or alcohol. It also seeks to reduce the harm of addiction on both the substance abuser and his or her family.

What are the three categories of drug users?

Types of Substance Users

  • The Social User. The first type is the social user.
  • The Substance Abuser. This type of drug abuser can stop using a substance and return to a somewhat normal life.
  • The Addict. The addict is our third and most serious form of substance abuser.

What percentage of users relapse after rehab?

Between 40% and 60% of addicts will inevitably relapse. This figure, however, does not represent every person who has completed treatment. It is important to understand the high probability of relapse and learn the proper tools to maintain sobriety.

What type of therapy is best for substance abuse?

According to American Addiction Centers, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a valuable treatment tool because it can be used for many different types of addiction including, but not limited to, food addiction, alcohol addiction, and prescription drug addiction.

What are the four family therapy models used in substance use disorder treatment?

Below are specific types of family-based treatments shown to be effective in treating adolescent substance abuse.

  • Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT)
  • Family Behavior Therapy (FBT)
  • Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
  • Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)
  • Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

What is family intervention therapy?

A Family Intervention seeks to bring all affected family members together to discuss and strategize the necessary steps to help the substance user see the need for change. A Family Intervention is not about proactively hurting loved ones but rather learning how to step out of the way so they can be held accountable.