title: A critique of Kaufman's "myth and reality in the family patterns and treatment of substance abusers".
abstract: In questioning many of the myths in this field, Kaufman has made an important contribution to the literature. Much of the material he presents deserves wider dissemination. However, at least four of his 21 "realities" are overstated, and another four are not well founded or are amenable to alternative explanations. The present paper is generally supportive of Kaufman's presentation while also attempting to place certain of the issues in perspective so as to avoid the creation of new myths.
mesh_terms: D005190:Family; D005196:Family Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D011582:Psychological Theory; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy