title: A dualistic model for group treatment of alcohol problems: abstinence-based treatment for alcoholics, moderation training for problem drinkers.
abstract: This article provides a clinical framework for a dualistic group treatment model: abstinence-based treatment for alcohol dependent individuals and moderation training for problem drinkers. The major premises of these models are set forth, compared, and contrasted. An integrated approach for synthesizing these models is then detailed along with suggestions for clinical implementation and management of countertransference.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, USA.
authors.forename: Marsha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vannicelli
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003379:Countertransference; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008960:Models, Psychological; D018579:Patient Selection; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D013695:Temperance; D016896:Treatment Outcome