An analysis of 12-step programs for substance abusers from a developmental perspective

Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner; Betsy Robin Spiegel

doi:10.1007/bf02190557

An analysis of 12-step programs for substance abusers from a developmental perspective

Shulamith Lala Ashenberg Straussner, Betsy Robin Spiegel

Social Work

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Abstract

Twelve-step programs are increasingly recognized as important resources and treatment adjuncts for recovering alcohol and other drug abusers. It is therefore important that social workers and other clinicians understand the therapeutic value of these programs to the recovery process. This paper explores 12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous in light of Margaret Mahler's conceptualization of the separation-individuation process that leads to object constancy and healthy object relations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	299-309
Number of pages	11
Journal	Clinical Social Work Journal
Volume	24
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02190557
State	Published - 1996

Keywords

12-step programs
Alcoholics Anonymous
Separation-individuation
Substance abusers

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Health(social science)
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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