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An ecosystemic approach to alcoholism: Theory and practice

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A brief description of the development of a new ecosystemic epistemology of alcoholism at the Center for the Family Therapy of Alcoholism at the Institute for Mental Health in Belgrade (Yugoslavia) is given. The model is based on ecology, cybernetics, systems theory, and related concepts. Key concepts and the three phases of the therapeutic program used are described. In this pragmatic approach, a combination of structural, strategic, behavioral, and other techniques based on a humanistic orientation are used to promote change. Clinical experience and research results have demonstrated the efficacy of this ecosystemic approach in an outpatient program. Implications for research, prevention, and therapy are also considered.

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  1. Director of the Center for Family Therapy of Alcoholism at Institute for Mental Health, Palmoticeva 37, 11000, Belgrade, Yugoslavia

    Branko Gačić MD, PhD

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This paper summarizes the work presented in Gacić, B.,Alcoholism: An Individual and Social Disease. Filip Visnjic, Belgrade, 1984.

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Gačić, B. An ecosystemic approach to alcoholism: Theory and practice. Contemp Fam Ther 8, 264–278 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00902928

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