Family-based therapy for adolescent drug abuse: knowns and unknowns.
Family-based therapy is one of the most thoroughly studied treatments for adolescent drug abuse. Considerable empirical support exists for the efficacy of family-based therapy in curtailing adolescent drug use and cooccurring behavior problems. This article extends knowledge of the effects of family-based therapy for adolescent drug abuse by reviewing 16 controlled trials and 4 therapy process studies from a treatment development perspective. We articulate "knowns and unknowns" regarding the outcomes of treatment as well as the components, processes, mechanisms, moderators, and boundaries of effective family-based therapy for adolescent drug abuse. The review highlights areas of progress and future research needs within the specialty of family-based therapy for adolescent drug abuse.
Ozechowski
T J
TJ
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL 33136, USA.
Liddle
H A
HA
D000293:Adolescent; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D015897:Comorbidity; D005196:Family Therapy; D006801:Humans; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome