Bepko and Krestan's Theory of Substance Abuse

Flashcards summarizing key concepts from Bepko and Krestan's theory on substance abuse and therapy.

Bepko and Krestan's Theory

A framework for understanding substance abuse that focuses on the individual, the substance, and the surrounding interpersonal and gender systems.

Goals of therapy

To help family members achieve appropriate responsibility for themselves and reduce inappropriate responsibility for others.

Presobriety

The first phase of treatment aimed at unbalancing the system centered around substance abuse to promote sobriety.

Early Sobriety

The second phase of treatment that focuses on balancing the system around a self-help group.

Maintenance

The final phase of treatment that involves rebalancing the system by addressing developmental tasks that were previously missed.

Adaptive consequences of substance abuse

Clarifications regarding the outcomes of substance abuse on both the individual and their relationships.

Same-sex group therapy

A therapeutic approach used during early sobriety involving same-gender participants.

Anger management

Therapeutic strategies employed in the maintenance phase to manage anger and address toxic issues.

Toxic issues

Challenges such as sexual abuse that require attention in therapy, particularly in the maintenance phase.

Gender stereotypes

Cultural beliefs regarding sex, power, anger, and control that are examined within the context of treatment.