Music Therapy and Addiction

Authors

Rick Soshensky

Journal

Music Therapy Perspectives

Year

2001

Volume

19

Issue

1

First Page

45

Last Page

52

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

Disciplines

Substance Abuse and Addiction

Document Type

Article

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