Music Therapy and Addiction
Journal
Music Therapy Perspectives
Year
2001
Abstract
States that by integrating current theories of drug and alcohol addiction, psychotherapeutic perspectives, and the thoughts of contemporary music therapists, a study explores ways in which the problem of drug and alcohol addiction can be viewed and addressed from a music therapy perspective. Discusses clinical case examples, which illustrate the different ways in which music can facilitate a therapeutic process. Includes references.
Music and Health Institute Terms
Alcohol Use, Abuse and Addiction; Drug Use, Abuse and Addiction; Mental Health; Music Listening; Music Medicine; Recorded Music Listening; Self-Report Measures; Substance Use, Abuse and Addiction; Wellness and Well-Being
Indexed Terms
Alcoholism; Psychotherapy; Case studies; Analysis; Drug Addiction
Study Type
Case Study; Qualitative Methods
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Soshensky, R. (2001). Music Therapy and Addiction. Music Therapy Perspectives, 19 (1), 45-52. Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-citations/1328