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A scoping review of family-based interventions in drug and alcohol services

Implications for social work practice

Published Date: 5.9.2019

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone with a drug or alcohol dependency

Family Scoping review Substance use Peer-reviewed journal article

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Caring for someone with a drug or alcohol dependency

View Publication Family Scoping review Substance use Peer-reviewed journal article

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

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A scoping review of family-based interventions in drug and alcohol services

Implications for social work practice

Published Date: 5.9.2019

  • Author/ Authors

    Alyssa Cassidy, Abner Weng Cheong Poon

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Cassidy, A., & Poon, A. W. C. (2019). A Scoping Review of Family-Based Interventions in Drug and Alcohol Services: Implications for Social Work Practice. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 19(4), 345–367. https://doi.org/10.1080/1533256X.2019.1659068

Long Summary

This article assesses the use of family-based interventions in drug and alcohol services. The study reviews evidence to explore a hollistic approach that involves users and their families in the process of recovery. This scoping review analyses the benefits and setbacks of this method to provide support to substance misusers and their families.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Portrays family-based interventions positively for the wellbeing of the effected individual and their family
  • Informs carers about family-based intervention
  • Discusses a variety of benefits to family-based interventions including improved family relationships

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Provides an assessment of the effectiveness of family-based interventions
  • Offers evidence-based recommendations for the best methods for family-based interventions
  • Provides an example of using evidence to advocate for better patient outcomes

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