[The value of inpatient withdrawal treatment of alcoholic patients within the scope of a combined rehabilitation plan].
The article describes a medium-term, i.e., 4-6 months, inpatient withdrawal programme for alcoholic men in a specialized clinic. A holistic therapy approach is applied, equally including the multiple etiologic aspects of alcoholism as well as underscoring the need for comprehensive diagnosis and individualized treatment in therapeutic respects. The therapeutic activities of a multidisciplinary team are set out, comprising medical doctors, social workers, psychologists, and Occupational Therapists. The treatment concept is based on a systemic/family-therapy view of the symptoms present. The focus hence is not confined to tracing possibilities for behavioural change to the alcoholic individual, but significant others are equally involved in the therapeutic process in order that the individual may newly define and experience his environment and frame of reference. In this process, abstinencé is a major prerequisite for self-reliant, contented life planning and future coping.
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Klinik Schloss Falkenhof, Bensheim, FRG.
D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005858:Germany; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers