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52 Substance Abuse Treatment: Group TherapyInterpersonal Process Groups: Formed to usegroup interactions to promote change and healing.Such groups are used after abstinence is wellestablished; they delve into major developmentalissues that contribute to addiction and interferewith recovery. Interpersonal process groups attendmore to process and less to content.Interpersonal Relationship Dynamics: How peoplerelate to one another in group settings andhow one individual can influence the behavior ofothers in group, such as by giving and receivingfeedback from each other.Intrapsychic: Relating to events occurring withinthe psyche, mind, or personality; that is, internallywithout reference to any external factors.Problem-Focused Groups: Groups formed toaddress a particular problem that contributes tosubstance abuse or limits recovery options; problem-focusedgroups also look at the process ofproblem-solving so members can generalize theirexperience in group to other life areas.Process: How members interact in the group; itscomplement is content.