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This article focuses on the association between attachment styles within the family system and substance abuse. The authors describe attachment theory and the ways insecure attachments adversely affect the families of individuals with substance abuse concerns. Additionally, they discuss the need for attachment-informed approaches to treat these families and key components of this treatment approach.

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counseling substance abuse attachment family codependency

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Attachment Styles and the Family Systems of Individuals Affected by Substance Abuse

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