Alcoholics Anonymous and Behavior Therapy: Can Habits Be Treated as Diseases? Can Diseases Be Treated as Habits?.

McCrady, Barbara S.

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ERIC Number: EJ497306

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Publication Date: 1994

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Alcoholics Anonymous and Behavior Therapy: Can Habits Be Treated as Diseases? Can Diseases Be Treated as Habits?

McCrady, Barbara S.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v62 n6 p1159-66 Dec 1994

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and behavior therapy have been characterized as having opposing views of alcoholism. This article describes theoretical foundations, view of the change process, and treatment practices of AA and behavior therapy. Theoretical and practice perspectives on integration of the two models are examined, and advantages and disadvantages of integration are discussed. (Author)

Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Counseling Techniques, Outcomes of Treatment, Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Programs, Self Help Programs, Theory Practice Relationship

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Language: English

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