3rd Edition
Substance Abuse and the Family Assessment and Treatment
Part 1: Assessment
1. Conceptualizing Addiction
Michael D. Reiter
2. The Neurobiology of Addiction
Jamie L. Tartar, Julius Thomas and Christina M. Gobin
3. The Genetics of Addiction
Jamie L. Tartar and Christina M. Gobin
4. Families Dealing with Addiction
Michael D. Reiter
5. Roles in the Family Dealing with Addiction
Michael D. Reiter
6. Family Life Circle
Michael D. Reiter
7. Issues in Families Dealing with Addiction
Michael D. Reiter
8. Trauma and Stigma
Michael D. Reiter and Dawn Shelton
9. Family Diversity and Substance Abuse
Michael D. Reiter
10. Behavioral Addictions
Myron Burns and Michael D. Reiter
Part 2: Treatment
11. Systems Theory
Micael D. Reiter
12. Working with Partial Systems
Michael D. Reiter
13. Family Therapy Overview I
Michael D. Reiter
14. Family Therapy Overview II
Michael D. Reiter
15. Family Therapy Application
Michael D. Reiter
16. Family Recovery
Michael D. Reiter
17. The Self of the Family Therapist
Michael D. Reiter
Biography
Michael D. Reiter, PhD, is an LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, 30-year therapist, and a full-time faculty member for over 25 years. He currently teaches and supervises at Capella University.
"This groundbreaking text goes beyond individual pathology to explore the intricate web of family dynamics that influence addiction. From neuroscience to cultural considerations, Reiter masterfully weaves together a comprehensive understanding of this complex issue. This book is an invaluable resource for students, clinicians, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of addiction and its impact on families."
Pei-Fen Li, PhD, LMFT, Director of CFT PhD program and Associate Professor, Department of Couple and Family Therapy, Nova Southeastern University
"Substance Abuse and the Family is an outstanding contribution to family therapy literature and aptly captures the intricacies of working with families impacted by addiction. Reiter skillfully blends research, systemic theory, psychobiology, and practical interventions, empowering readers to approach substance abuse in families with clarity, empathy, and evidence-based interventions. Accessible, practical, and profoundly insightful, it equips therapists to address the complex dynamics of addiction on families."
William F. Northey, Jr, PhD, LMFT, Clinical Director of the Bellefonte Center for Children and Families, Chair of the AAMFT Substance and Other Addicitive Disorders Topical Internet Network
