Family intervention in person with alcohol dependence syndrome: The 5-step method

Pages: 163-166
Nilesh Maruti Gujar and Arif Ali (Department of Psychiatric Social Work, LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, Assam)

Person with problematic alcohol use affects adversely on family members including spouse and children. Families of persons with alcohol dependence syndrome experiences issues related to their physical, psychological and social health. The present study aimed at providing family intervention based on 5-step model of a person with alcohol dependence. This was a single subject case study carried out in the De-addiction center of LGBRIMH, Tezpur. The spouse of a person with alcohol dependence syndrome was selected purposefully. The family member was explained about the purpose of the study and written informed consent was obtained from the patient’s wife. Sociodemographic datasheet, Short questionnaire for family members affected by addiction (SQFM-AA)was administered for baseline assessment. The 5-step intervention method was used to provide help to family members. After intervention post-test was done to see the effectiveness of the 5-step method. Family intervention using the 5- step method showed changes in impact, symptoms, coping, support and family burden (SQFM-AA). Results observed changes in baseline scores of the domains of the SQFM-AA after 5-step method intervention. Psychosocial intervention such as 5-step method can help to identify the impact of alcohol dependence syndrome on family and can increase well-being, coping, and social support among families of persons with alcohol dependence syndrome.