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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2011 Nov 14.
Published in final edited form as: J Subst Abuse Treat. 2000 Jan;18(1):51–54. doi: 10.1016/s0740-5472(99)00026-4

Table 4. Studies of BCT Show.

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    BCT produces more abstinence, happier relationships, and fewer separations than individual treatment

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    Benefit to cost ratio for BCT is greater than 5 to1

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    Domestic violence is greatly reduced in BCT

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    BCT helps a couple’s children more than individual treatment for a parent

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    BCT improves compliance with recovery medications (e.g., disulfiram, naltrexone)

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    Evidence supports wider use of BCT