Fragmented intimacy
Subtitle: addiction in a social world
By: Peter J. Adams.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 339
ISBN-13: 9780387726601
Subjects: Compulsive behavior; Intimacy (Psychology); Compulsive behavior -- Treatment; Compulsive behavior -- Social aspects; Addicts -- Social networks
Description: "Fragmented Intimacy transcends familiar concepts of addiction by focusing not on addicts in isolation but on the social contexts that are disrupted and on the struggle that affects all those involved as they attempt to regroup and initiate change. Applicable in drugs, alcohol, and gambling, this book offers both innovative theory and practice strengthening interventions." "Fragmented Intimacy provides fresh perspective and new tools for frontline addiction counselors, clinical and health psychologists, social workers, and public health professionals while remaining accessible to the researcher or student in these fields. Its focus on the rule of intimacy also provides a useful guide to family members in their response to addicted loved ones."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-327) and indexes.