PMID: 19938653Nov 27, 2009Paper

Treatment and rehabilitation programs for young alcoholics: acquiring the ability through group therapies and cognitive-behavioral therapies to communicate with others to lead a new life

Nihon Arukōru Yakubutsu Igakkai zasshi = Japanese journal of alcohol studies & drug dependence
Megumi Gotoh

Abstract

The number of young alcoholics increased rapidly around Tokyo during these several years has resulted in the emergence of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) groups consisting mainly of 20- 30-year-olds. It is well known, however, that young alcoholics are difficult to be treated in traditional alcoholic wards where most of the patients are 50- 60-years old and are treated through group therapy, such as AA or Dansyu-kai (Japanese style AA). With their immature brains and limited experience, young people are extremely vulnerable to the effects of alcohol. Young alcoholics have missed the opportunities for self-investigation and for acquiring the ability to communicate with others without drinking. Even after successfully giving up alcohol, it is sometimes difficult for them to find employment, or to continue to be employed. They do not feel comfortable when they stop drinking because their thinking and cognition have been distorted by the consequences of their alcohol use. We provide cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for young alcoholics to change their behavior and emotional state, giving opportunities for self-investigation according to the 12-step program of AA for young addicts, in conjunction with an introduction to our program by m...Continue Reading

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