A study of the effect of cognitive behavioral coping skills to reduce alcohol consumption

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of cognitive behavioral coping skills procedures on an African American male, with a history of alcohol consumption on a daily basis, diagnosed with end stage renal disease. A single system research design was used. It was found that a 12 week sess...

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Main Author: Patterson, La Brandor
Format: Others
Published: DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center 1999
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/2446
http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4231&context=dissertations
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of cognitive behavioral coping skills procedures on an African American male, with a history of alcohol consumption on a daily basis, diagnosed with end stage renal disease. A single system research design was used. It was found that a 12 week session of cognitive behavioral coping skills reduced the alcohol consumption of the client.