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The Creating Lasting Family Connections® | Marriage Enhancement Program (CLFCMEP)

The CLFC Marriage Enhancement Program is an evidence-based curriculum designed for couples in which one or both partners have been physically and/or emotionally distanced due to incarceration, military service, substance abuse, or other circumstances. The program builds and/or strengthens each partners' relationship skills by developing greater capacity in the areas of communication, conflict resolution, emotional […]

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Alcohol Abuse and Relationships: Implications for Relationship and Marriage Education. Research Brief

Alcohol abuse affects millions of families either directly or indirectly, and the abuse of legal substances is a prominent concern for public health officials throughout the world (Corroa, et al., 2000; World Health Organization [WHO], 2004; WHO, 1997). According to the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services […]

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Alcohol Problems in Intimate Relationships: Identification and Intervention: A Guide for Marriage and Family Therapists

"As a marriage and family therapist, you are likely to see many individuals, couples, and families in your practice who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing significant alcohol-related problems. This Guide will: Introduce you to an alcohol problems framework and its implications for alcohol treatment and intervention; Provide you with background information on […]

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Marital Status and Substance Use Among Women

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) asks persons aged 12 or older to report their tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drug use during the month prior to the interview. Tobacco products include cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), and pipe tobacco. Binge alcohol use is defined as drinking five or […]

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Frequently Asked Questions: Gambling and Marriage

One of the most prominent forms of entertainment in American culture is gambling. Going to Las Vegas, visiting local casinos, or playing the lottery is widely viewed as fun and “”harmless”” entertainment within our society. The Internet and the advancement of technology have made it possible for people to gamble secretly and conveniently 24 hours […]

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alcohol and Marriage

Currently in the United States, millions of adults suffer from alcohol use disorders. Alcohol use disorders include both alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. Alcohol abuse is a problem pattern of drinking behavior that results in disruptions in work, school, and/or family life. This may include taking risks under the influence of alcohol that put the […]

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