ERIC Number: EJ684768
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Dec
Pages: 11
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Alcohol-Focused Spouse Involvement and Behavioral Couples Therapy: Evaluation of Enhancements to Drinking Reduction Treatment for Male Problem Drinkers
Walitzer, Kimberly S.; Dermen, Kurt H.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v72 n6 p944-955 Dec 2004
This study evaluated the effects of alcohol-focused spouse involvement and behavioral couples therapy (BCT) in group drinking reduction treatment for male problem drinkers. Sixty-four male clients and their female partners were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 conditions: treatment for problem drinkers only (PDO), couples alcohol-focused treatment, or the latter combined with BCT. Clients whose partners were included in treatment evidenced fewer heavy drinking days and more abstinent/light drinking days in the year following treatment, relative to PDO clients. The combination of alcohol-focused spouse involvement and BCT yielded no better outcomes than alcohol-focused spouse involvement alone. Drinking consequences, spouse behavioral support for drinking reduction, and relationship satisfaction showed no effects of treatment condition.
Descriptors: Therapy, Drinking, Spouses, Alcohol Abuse, Males, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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