Dissertations / Theses on the topic 'Substance abuse treatment'

To see the other types of publications on this topic, follow the link: Substance abuse treatment.

Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles

Select a source type:

Consult the top 50 dissertations / theses for your research on the topic 'Substance abuse treatment.'

Next to every source in the list of references, there is an 'Add to bibliography' button. Press on it, and we will generate automatically the bibliographic reference to the chosen work in the citation style you need: APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.

You can also download the full text of the academic publication as pdf and read online its abstract whenever available in the metadata.

Browse dissertations / theses on a wide variety of disciplines and organise your bibliography correctly.

1

Bragg, Rebecca Lee. "Toward predicting completion of substance abuse treatment." PDXScholar, 1989. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/3860.

Full text
Abstract:
This investigation attempts to identify factors which influence whether or not someone is likely to drop out of a chemical dependency treatment program. Dropping out is defined as someone who leaves treatment against medical advice. The subjects were patients from a private, non-profit, medically based, residential program. Nine demographic characteristics were abstracted from the charts on file for the patients at the treatment center. Two groups of 45 patients each were selected from the inpatient population. One group, the Completed Treatment group, comprised patients who had completed the 28 day program. The second group, the AMA Discharge group, comprised patients who dropped out of treatment within the first 4 to 10 days. The demographic characteristics analyzed were gender, number of drugs used by the patient, drug preference, method of admission, treatment history, marital success, social status, dependents living at home, and education.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
2

Stewart, David Gage. "Differences in substance abuse treatment outcome in Hispanic and non-Hispanic caucasian adolescents : the role of delinquency, acculturation, and cultural stress /." Diss., Connect to a 24 p. preview or request complete full text in PDF format. Access restricted to UC campuses, 1998. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ucsd/fullcit?p9904731.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
3

Rodman, Kate. "Transgender people?s experiences in substance abuse treatment." Thesis, California Institute of Integral Studies, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3743752.

Full text
Abstract:

This narrative study sought to document the substance abuse treatment experiences of transgender people. Individual interviews were conducted with eight participants, and the data were transcribed and analyzed. Participant interviews were discussed. Thirteen themes emerge from the interviews: Making Meaning of Addiction, Considering Discrimination, Additional Services, Provider Relationships, Program Community, Community Involvement, Recovery Approach, Self-Protection, Seeking Sobriety, Family Relationships, Other Self-Care, Feelings of Isolation, and Program Policies. Recommendations for substance abuse treatment programs that emerge from participant experiences and data analysis are put forth.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
4

Dodge, Karen. "The effectiveness of female-sensitive substance abuse treatment." FIU Digital Commons, 1997. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3071.

Full text
Abstract:
This research investigated whether female-sensitive treatment was more effective than a traditional mixed-gender modal. The study participants were evaluated for levels of depression, self-esteem, social support, and presence and severity of addiction. Analyses were conducted to see which demographic, treatment, and service variables were associated with treatment survival rates. It was found that the chemical dependent treatments evaluated all produced equally ineffective results. The women surveyed did have significantly high levels of depression and presence and severity of addiction, yet moderate levels of self-esteem and social support. A mixed-gender chemical dependency model which provided mental health services focusing on depression was recommended. Ancillary services which provided self-esteem building and social support was also suggested.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
5

Van, Scoyoc Amanda. "Pathways to Substance Abuse Treatment Success in Pregnancy." Thesis, University of Oregon, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/22616.

Full text
Abstract:
This mixed-methods dissertation considers the experiences of women who used substances during pregnancy. Retrospective interviews with 15 women, currently accessing inpatient substance abuse treatment, identify trends in women’s experiences prior to accessing these services. Women report being concerned about the impact of their substance use on the developing baby, seeking information, reducing substance use outside of accessing treatment services, and engaging in healthy behaviors to protect the baby from harm. Trends related to trying to reduce harm to the baby during pregnancy are then further explored through quantitative analyses. Data on harm reduction behaviors prior to accessing treatment were collected from an additional 54 women. A clinical and research tool for visually tracking patterns of maternal substance use over the course of pregnancy was developed. This tool identifies the high prevalence of women who decrease their substance use during pregnancy outside of accessing treatment services. Clinical use of this tool is considered. In addition, a questionnaire, designed to identify engagement in harm reduction and health promoting behaviors, was administered. Data suggests that harm reduction and health promotion behaviors are common and tend to begin early on in pregnancy. Women report beginning to decrease their substance use, on average, beginning at the end of the first trimester. The timing of beginning to reduce substance use is not associated with the timing of entering substance abuse treatment in relation to a given pregnancy. However, maternal mental health and perceived barriers to accessing services do predict when, in relation to pregnancy, women enter treatment. As a whole, this research suggests that continued use of substances during pregnancy is not due to indifference towards the developing baby. Instead, women report being concerned about their babies and being engaged in the process of positive self-change. There are public health and clinical implications to these findings. This research suggests the opportunity to build upon the motivation that women have to decrease their substance use. In addition, this research suggests the importance of focusing policy and intervention efforts on addressing perceived barriers to accessing treatment services.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
6

Fuller, Joyce Julianne. "Differential Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Treatment For Drug Traffickers vs. Substance Users." Thesis, Kaplan University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1546521.

Full text
Abstract:

Study considered the differential effectiveness of standard substance abuse treatment for persons with actual histories of drug use vs. those who have been arrested for drug trafficking, possession, dealing, delivery, manufacture, or sale. Dataset contained 1,348 subjects who had completed drug and alcohol treatment. Mean age was 33; 2/3 of subjects were male, 1/3 female; ethnic mix was well rounded. The researcher identified 77 outcome variables within 12 outcome categories. Of the 77, 64 trended as predicted, suggesting poorer outcomes for drug traffickers vs. substance users. A Chi Square was computed on trend data and was highly statistically significant. A MANOVA was then computed, considering each of the 64 outcome variables, with two covariates: 1) number of days during the three months post treatment that the individual was in a controlled environment; and 2) severity of alcohol and drug abuse at time of treatment commencement. The overall MANOVA was highly statistically significant, indicating that drug trafficking has a pure effect on poorer treatment outcomes. ANOVAs were computer to contrast drug traffickers vs. substance users on each of the 64 individual outcome variables, using a Bonferroni corrected alpha level. In five of 12 outcome categories, one or more outcome measures differed significantly between traffickers and users. The five categories with significantly different outcomes were Continued Alcohol/Drug Use, Reinstitutionalization, Environmental Issues, High Risk Sexual Behaviors, and Relationship Issues. Why drug traffickers are receiving treatment designed for substance users, and treatment alternatives for drug traffickers along with costs and policy implications are considered. Keywords: substance use, drug trafficking, treatment, outcomes, substance abuse

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
7

Gammill, Cyndy G. "Interpersonal functioning among alcoholics and addicts influence on treatment and recovery /." Access abstract and link to full text, 1988. http://0-wwwlib.umi.com.library.utulsa.edu/dissertations/fullcit/8904095.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
8

Gilson, Brian P. "Surveying the views of alcohol and drug treatment providers on family involvement in treatment." Online version, 2001. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2001/2001gilsonb.pdf.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
9

Thomas, Becky L. "The Use of Therapeutic Rituals in Substance Abuse Treatment." DigitalCommons@USU, 2001. http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2712.

Full text
Abstract:
This study explored the use of rituals in substance abuse counseling. Data were obtained from a total of 25 mental health workers in the substance abuse field from the northern region of Utah. Four research questions were asked about rituals and their use in substance abuse counseling: (I) Are addictions therapists using rituals? (2) How did therapists determine when to use rituals? (3) What types of rituals do they use? and (4) How do therapists assess ritual effectiveness? Results indicated that about three fourths of the mental health workers questioned were using rituals in their treatment protocol with substance abuse clients. The most common methods used for determining when to implement rituals into treatment were (a) clients were emotionally stuck, (b) client's cognitive ability, and (c) therapist's perception. The findings also suggested that therapists presented means of assessing the effectiveness of the rituals they implemented, but the data also supported past literature findings that showed little empirical means of assessment.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
10

Gamble, James. "Substance abuse treatment| An overview of 12-Step efficacy." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1527931.

Full text
Abstract:

Substance abuse in the United States continues to be a serious topic of concern. However, the efficacy of various substance abuse treatment methods remains inconclusive. As the current literature review has returned no comprehensive recommendations for all types of substance abuse, further empirical studies are merited. The aim of the present study is to investigate the long-term effects of 12-Step group therapy on abstinence rates of heroin addicts. Data from the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research 2258 was analyzed to gain insight into the predictive relationship between 12-Step attendance and abstinence rates; the implication is that future meta-analytic studies may help indicate the most appropriate treatments for specific substance abuse disorders. The hypothesis that 12-Step attendance is a predictive factor for abstinence in this population was supported. Practical implications and future directions were discussed.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
11

Melvin, Ann. "Employment as a Predictor of Substance Abuse Treatment Completion." OpenSIUC, 2011. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/dissertations/398.

Full text
Abstract:
AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Ann M. Melvin, for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Administration, presented on June 22, 2011, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. TITLE: EMPLOYMENT AS A PREDICTOR OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT COMPLETION MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. Shane Koch Many factors can be attributed to successful treatment completion. The purpose of this research is to examine employment status and mental health status as factors that contribute to successful treatment outcomes. Traditional substance abuse treatment is discussed and shown to lack an employment component to counseling. Research is discussed and illustrates the benefits employment has on not only successful treatment completion but also reduction in substance use and reduction in unemployment as well as many other benefits. Literature also describes the employment barriers encountered by people with substance abuse issues such as lack of employment history and lack of education. A review of traditional treatment models will illustrate a lack of vocational counseling within the suggested goals and objectives. This study utilized extant data from a rural Southern Illinois substance abuse treatment program. Data was collected from the program using the Government Results and Performance Act (GPRA) tool. A hierarchical logistic regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between the predictor variable of employment and the dichotomous dependent variable of treatment completion while controlling for variables of sex, criminal justice status, and educational level. The Omnibus Tests of Model Coefficients for Block One was not significant (p > .05). The Omnibus Tests of Model Coefficients of Block Two was significant (p < .05) and so was the employment status (p < .05). Implications and suggestions for further research are discussed.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
12

Hoskin, Leslie. "Substance abuse treatment for single mothers: A needs assessment." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2002. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2105.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
13

Redl, Donnie. "Factors in older adults' resistance to substance abuse treatment." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2003. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2342.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
14

Quintana, Frances. "Parent skills training for individuals in substance abuse treatment." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2006. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3066.

Full text
Abstract:
This study examines the relationship between substance abuse and the need for parent skills training. Predicted is that adults in substance abuse treatment are likely to be in need of parent skills training. Previous research has associated the lack of parent skills with inept parenting practices that often leads to developmental problems in children.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
15

Morelli, Sophia. "Substance Abuse Among the Elderly: What Works in Treatment." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2015. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/167.

Full text
Abstract:
Social workers are trained during the course of their education to work with the elderly and to understand the various dynamics of aging. These professionals also receive education on substance abuse and how to assess clients as well as link them to appropriate supportive services. How can social workers be more inclined to effectively treat the elderly substance abuser? What are, if any, special considerations a social worker should be aware of when working with the geriatric population? What treatment modalities seem to be more effective with the elderly client? This study utilized a qualitative analysis consisting of interviews with eight clinicians who specialize in the area of addiction treatment amongst the aging population. The purpose of this study was to gain insight and knowledge that can be used to promote social worker awareness of elderly substance abuse as well as the identification of effective addiction treatment methods in the field of gerontological social work. The findings of this study will impact future social work practice, policy and research in the areas of education, treatment, and advocacy for the aging and substance abuse populations. Keywords: gerontology, substance abuse, aging, polypharmacy, interventions
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
16

Hernandez, Alma Elizabeth, and Stephanie Michelle Araiza. "Beliefs About Substance Abuse Among Adolescents: What Works?" CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2014. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/61.

Full text
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to explore beliefs about what works in substance abuse treatment among adolescents. This was a qualitative study that was comprised of fourteen counselors who were interviewed regarding what works in substance treatment with adolescents. The study identified four themes that contribute to our knowledge about what works in substance abuse treatment among adolescents. The study recommends that future research explore further what works with adolescents in substance abuse treatment, including collaborating with family members, identifying strengths in adolescents, building an authentic rapport with adolescents, and using the latest evidence-based practices.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
17

Jones, French Allan. "The Analysis of Patient Status Following Substance Abuse Treatment and Utilization of Medical Care." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1988. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331514/.

Full text
Abstract:
Subjects were 2,950 patients who had previously received inpatient treatment for substance abuse at 40 treatment centers in 13 states and were followed up by the Chemical Abuse/Addiction Treatment Outcome Registry (CATOR) via telephone during the 2 years immediately following their treatment. All subjects were contacted every 6 months and asked a series of questions regarding their relapse status, medical utilization, illnesses, injuries, and arrests. Patient status was based on 3 categories: (1) abstinence from any abuse of a chemical, (2) brief relapse of less than 3 months abuse of any chemical, or (3) total relapse of longer than 3 months of any chemical. Findings showed that abstainers had fewer days in the hospital for emotional problems and detoxification. Abstainers also had fewer visits to the hospital for emergency reasons. Males in the brief relapse category had a greater number of injuries than abstainers or total relapsers. Regarding arrests and automobile accidents, no difference was discovered. However, regarding Drunk While Driving (DWI) arrests, abstainers had fewer arrests.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
18

Jones, Nicole Tuomi. "Comorbidity, typologies and treatment outcome in a correctional substance abuse treatment population /." free to MU campus, to others for purchase, 2001. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/mo/fullcit?p3036836.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
19

Banila, Beatrice. "Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, medication and substance abuse." Thesis, University of Skövde, School of Humanities and Informatics, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:his:diva-614.

Full text
Abstract:

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, (ADHD), is an established childhood psychiatric disorder, and it is the present diagnosis for children with major difficulties in the core symptoms; impulsiveness, attention and hyperactivity. The disorder is known to persist into adulthood and create major problems in coping with everyday life. With ADHD follows a vast variety of other conditions, which burdens the ADHD individuals even more. The major cause for the disorder is in heritage but also other possible explanations will be discussed. The main treatment for ADHD is psycho stimulants, such as methylphenidate and amphetamine. ADHD is associated with substance abuse and several articles in this essay will provide support for that. Is substance abuse in ADHD individuals a form of self-medication in order to ameliorate the symptoms or is the increased risk for substance abuse due to the stimulant medications? In this essay, I will describe what ADHD is, present what are its known causes, summarize the treatments available for ADHD, and discuss the relationships between ADHD and substance abuse.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
20

Blevins, Wendy M. "Factors Related to the Outcomes of a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Women." Ohio University / OhioLINK, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1210642157.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
21

Scott, Judyth Lynne, and Linda Diane Pettine. "Recognizing gender differences: A comparative analysis of two substance abuse treatment programs." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1997. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1330.

Full text
Abstract:
This study explored the treatment of women's substance abuse from a critical theory perspective. The literature indicates that, within substance abuse treatment programs and in the research world, few treatment programs are sensitive to women's specific needs.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
22

Meehan, Dawna-Cricket-Martita. "PREDICTING ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT OUTCOMES AMONG HISPANIC AND AFRICAN AMERICAN SUBSTANCE ABUSERS." Doctoral diss., University of Central Florida, 2006. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/4210.

Full text
Abstract:
Alcohol and drug use and abuse are significant concerns in the United States, yet few studies have investigated how cultural factors, such as acculturative type and acculturative stress, impact substance abuse treatment outcomes. In this study, African American (n = 171) and Hispanic (n = 101) substance abusers' acculturative type and acculturative stress levels were compared to substance abuse treatment outcome. Although the results indicated that acculturative type did not predict substance abuse treatment outcome, a positive correlation between acculturative stress and alcohol and substance abuse problems emerged among the combined and Hispanic samples. In the combined and Hispanic groups, participants experiencing higher levels of acculturative stress demonstrated higher levels of substance use consequences at baseline. Additionally, Hispanic participants experiencing higher levels of pressure to acculturate related to difficulty in interpersonal interactions due to language or cultural barriers and encountering prejudice had higher levels of substance use consequences at the outcome of treatment. These findings suggest that cultural factors play a role in substance abuse treatment outcome. Recommendations on how substance abuse treatment facilities can respond to the unique needs of African American and Hispanic clients are provided.
Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
Sciences
Psychology
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
23

Sharpe, Paul Walter. "Stereotypical sex-roles: A barrier to success in addiction treatment?" CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1994. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/917.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
24

Lewis, Jonathan James. "Internalizing-externalizing Psychopathology and Personality Pathology As Predictors of Treatment Rejection in Substance Users." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2013. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc283841/.

Full text
Abstract:
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are often comorbid with other psychopathology such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. While some research suggests individuals with comorbid psychopathology are more likely to seek substance use treatment than those with independent disorders, other studies have also shown many individuals with dual diagnoses still never seek treatment. Moreover, few studies have tried to elucidate the underlying structure of SUD treatment rejection, and instead examined it in more simplistic terms. In addition, studies have tended to examine the impact of individual disorders on treatment rejection, but have not incorporated an empirically supported approach to conceptualizing psychopathology in terms of comorbidity between broad latent dimensions referred to as internalizing (e.g., depression, anxiety) and externalizing (e.g., antisocial personality disorder, polysubstance use) psychopathology. Modeling psychopathology in terms of internalizing and externalizing psychopathology is becoming a prominent approach to understanding mental disorders, yet little research to date has investigated the effects these broad dimensions have on SUD treatment rejection. The current study utilized latent variable modeling techniques to (1) determine the latent structure of SUD treatment rejection in a large U.S. sample, and investigate whether treatment rejection is a multidimensional construct; and (2), to explore the ability of internalizing psychopathology, externalizing psychopathology, and personality pathology to predict the SUD treatment rejection factor(s). The current study relied on use of a general population sample of 43,093 individuals from the first wave of National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC) study. Support was found for the hypothesis that SUD treatment rejection would be a multidimensional construct.  Exploratory structural equation modeling indicated a three-factor model best fit the data. Operational definitions and clinical implications of these three treatment rejection factors ("Objective barriers," "Psychological barriers," and "Self-focused barriers") are discussed. Among internalizing psychopathology, externalizing psychopathology, and personality pathology, structural equation modeling identified internalizing psychopathology as the most robust predictor of these three factors for alcohol treatment rejection (n = 1063), indicating endorsement of treatment barriers increased as levels of internalizing psychopathology increased. This pattern also held true for externalizing psychopathology, while personality pathology only negatively predicted objective treatment barriers.  For drug treatment rejection (n = 562), only internalizing psychopathology significantly predicted the treatment rejection factors, indicating treatment endorsement of drug treatment barriers increased as levels of internalizing psychopathology increased. Implications of these findings and directions for future research are discussed.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
25

Benjamin, Fatiema. "Exploring the lived experiences of individuals in a substance abuse treatment programme in Cape Town." University of the Western Cape, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7084.

Full text
Abstract:
Magister Artium (Psychology) - MA(Psych)
Substance use is a worldwide health concern that has received significant attention as it is often related to deleterious outcomes. Various treatment programmes have been made available to assist people and their families who misuse substances, to aid rehabilitation and equip people with the necessary tools with the aim of preventing possible relapse. The Western Cape Province has been identified as experiencing the highest increase of substance use, with Cape Town being disproportionately affected. Substance use treatment and prevention programmes are therefore an increasingly important means of addressing substance use and related harms. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of individuals in relation to the treatment they received at a treatment facility in the Cape Town area. As such, the researcher made use of the phenomenological approach as a theoretical framework as it aims to describe the lived experiences of individuals in relation to a particular phenomenon. Furthermore, a qualitative methodological framework was utilised to explore the experiences of individuals who received substance use treatment. Ten participants were purposively selected from an outpatient substance use treatment facility in Cape Town. Focus group discussions were used to collect data and the data were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Findings suggest that there were various reasons participants sought treatment. This includes the challenges they experienced in both their personal and occupational lives as well as the realization of the negative effects substance use had on them physiologically. Findings also revealed that the environmental setting individuals were in fostered their treatment; the various aspects of the programme provided by the treatment facility had a significant contribution to their recovery and improved relationships with others; receiving support from family and friends were important in service providers treatment retention as well as individuals ability to identify the changes within themselves since receiving treatment. Overall, results indicate that the treatment programme helped participants in their recovery and enhanced personal relationships, self-perception as well as personal and occupational growth. Findings suggest that there are various reasons as to why people seek treatment and although this may differ, the treatment modality they were provided with contributed substantially to their recovery. Furthermore, this study will contribute to the literature and understanding the ways in which treatment fosters recovery, personal growth and relationships.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
26

Vano, Anne Margaret. "Linguistic predictors of treatment success among female substance abusers." Access restricted to users with UT Austin EID Full text (PDF) from UMI/Dissertation Abstracts International, 2001. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/utexas/fullcit?p3036603.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
27

de, Dios Marcel Alejandro. "Depression, Conduct Problems and Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes among Adolescents." Scholarly Repository, 2007. http://scholarlyrepository.miami.edu/oa_dissertations/13.

Full text
Abstract:
The purpose of this dissertation study was to investigate the direct and interactive relationships between depression and conduct problems and substance abuse treatment outcomes in a national sample of adolescents participating in substance abuse treatment. This study involved a secondary analysis of data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse's- Drug Abuse Treatment Outcome Study for Adolescence (DATOS-A), a multi-site, longitudinal study of substance abusing adolescents seeking treatment. Participants completed a battery of self-report and interview measures at treatment intake including the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children Revised (DISC-R), which assessed depression and conduct problems. Adolescents also completed structured interviews relating to substance use at intake and 12 months after treatment. Results from the multiple regression analyses supported hypotheses relating to greater conduct problems predicting greater post-treatment substance use. Results from the multiple regression analyses failed to support study hypotheses relating to depression and the interaction of conduct problems and depression predicting post-treatment substance use. Significant control variables included age, length of treatment, and intake level of substance use. Results are discussed within the context of the relevant literature.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
28

Bertling, Ulla. "Psychopathology, treatment utilization and gender in relation to substance abuse /." Stockholm, 2002. http://diss.kib.ki.se/2002/91-7349-237-X/.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
29

Anderson, Brent. "Task Persistence as a Predictor of Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes." Xavier University / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1462895047.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
30

Flynn, Nicole Thomson. "Substance Abuse Treatment in Learning Centers: A Comparison Across Variables." W&M ScholarWorks, 1993. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/etd/1539625851.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
31

Hulvey, Melinda DeAnn. "Banning Correctional Facility: Residential substance abuse treatment program process survey." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2000. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1617.

Full text
Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to examine more closely those program components which facilitate dissonance, disharmony, and ambiguity among the keygroups of a residential substance abuse treatment program.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
32

Salazar, Margarita Brunilda. "Substance abuse treatment: Perceptions from the client's point of view." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2004. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2720.

Full text
Abstract:
The focus of this study was to explore and analyze the perceptions of treatment effectiveness among substance abuse clients involved in Bilingual Family Counseling Outpatient Treatment. The intent was to have a better understanding of a treatment centers program's outcome from the clients' point of view and its effectiveness in terms of the usefulness to the client.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
33

Ishihara, Jean Emiko. "Levels of social intimacy among women in substance abuse treatment." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2005. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2880.

Full text
Abstract:
This study found that women in substance abuse treatment have higher levels of social intimacy than women with no history of substance abuse (treatment). Other factors examined in relation to level of intimacy were: type and number of substances used, length of use, length of treatment, participation in mental health treatment, substance abuse in the home when the subject was a child, and a history of the subject being a survivor of abuse.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
34

Donovan, Courtney Kay. "Factors Contributing to Substance Abuse Treatment Completion Among Alaska Natives." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/5180.

Full text
Abstract:
Alaska Native populations have experienced significant struggles with addictions to alcohol and other substances. The Alaska Native population's access to treatment services is riddled with problems. This quantitative study served the purpose of identifying factors that lead to the prediction of successful treatment discharges among Alaska Native clients who received treatment for substance abuse at a treatment center in Alaska. Based on the theoretical framework of Marlatt's relapse prevention theory, using archival data, as well as a cross-sectional, quantitative research design, predictive variables of the efficacy of substance use treatment among outpatient clients (N = 278) were examined. Multiple regression analysis was used to assess whether adverse experiences, depression levels, social support, substance abuse, and sociocultural variables such as ethnicity, age, gender, mandatory/voluntary treatment enrollment predicted successful discharge in outpatient treatment. Results indicated that only gender was significantly connected to treatment outcomes. Women were more likely than men to successfully complete the treatment program. Several limitations could explain these results including the use of instruments that were not empirically validated, the use of self-report measures, and the quality of the assessment process. Results of this study could be used to focus on understanding and developing specific treatment modalities for men with substance abuse problems. Future studies should use empirically validated measures and a precise program of research.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
35

Bosek, Renata Raye. "Predictors of Treatment Outcomes of Elderly Substance Abusers in Treatment Facilites." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/2248.

Full text
Abstract:
Research in the late 1990s and early 2000s projected that the number of people aged 50 and older who needed treatment for illicit drug use and abuse of prescribed medications to increase from approximately 1.7 million in 2001 to approximately 4.4 million in 2020. The purpose of this study was to examine how gender, marital status, employment status, and primary referral source predicted treatment outcomes with this older population. Of interest was how these predictions could better prepare treatment providers to treat individuals born between 1946 and 1964 who are addicted to substances. This quantitative study used an archival database, the Treatment Episode Dataset-Discharges (TEDS-D) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. A discriminant function analysis revealed significance in the predictor variables with treatment outcomes. The second research question asked whether the criminal justice system/legal system alone, as the primary referral source, could predict treatment outcomes. A chi-square test revealed the primary referral source had a significant impact on treatment outcomes. These findings have implications for positive social change by empowering practitioners working with the older adult generation in substance abuse treatment to recognize the changing roles of retirement. These findings may, in turn, help those adults cope with physical health problems and loss of mobility, foster social supports within the community, and address the mental health problems among this population.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
36

Bubb, Tanielle Carmen. "Psychofortology of adults recovering from substance-use disorders." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1008117.

Full text
Abstract:
Evaluating the psychofortology of adults recovering from a substance-use disorder has been identified as a research priority in South Africa. This is in line with calls from researchers in diverse fields of psychology for more attention to the resilience, strengths, resources and capacities of people. This study therefore aimed to explore and describe the coping resources, sense of coherence, happiness and satisfaction with life of adults recovering from a substance-use disorder within the Nelson Mandela Metropole. The sample consisted of 99 voluntary participants from various managed recovery centres within the Nelson Mandela Metropole. Participants were given a package of questionnaires to complete under the supervision of the researcher. The assessment consisted of a biographical questionnaire and four standardized paper and pencil measures namely; the Coping Resources Inventory (CRI), the Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-29), the Affectometer 2 (AFM-2) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). A quantitative, non-experimental exploratory-descriptive research method was used. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and the Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient. Key findings include the following: Results on the CRI revealed low average mean scores on both the Coping Resources Inventory and within all the five subscales. Results of the SOC-29 revealed a high average mean score for sense of coherence. Results of the AFM-2 revealed that more positive affect than negative affect is present, resulting in happiness. Results of the SWLS revealed an average level of satisfaction with life, with most participants’ reporting neutral levels of satisfaction with life. There were significant positive correlations between the coping resources, sense of coherence, happiness and satisfaction with life of the sample. This implies that these constructs can be categorized under the subdiscipline of psychofortology. Overall, these findings emphasized the need for more research into adults recovering from a substance-use disorder.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
37

Flores, Johnny Martin. "The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory: a Predictive Validity Study with Criminal Offenders Mandated to Rehabilitative Treatment." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1996. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc279233/.

Full text
Abstract:
The Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory was constructed to screen for substance abuse patterns despite non-admittance of respondents. Predictive validity studies of the SASSI are limited, and are not available for probationers. Participants were 147 male and 54 female probationers mandated to treatment. Overall differences among SASSI scales were significant for treatment compliance and outcome. Higher SASSI scales were found among those probationers who were compliant/successful. Individual scales were not significantly different, however, a trend was revealed; those respondents who scored higher tended to comply/succeed in treatment. The SASSI alone accurately classified 59.7% of respondents. In summary, the SASSI's use in predicting treatment outcome is limited and should be employed with concomitant data.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
38

Gerber, Christine N. "Assessing family treatment in alcoholism and chemical dependence treatment /." The Ohio State University, 1986. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487266011222351.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
39

Selner, Charles Arthur. "Exploring the spiritual base of gay men in substance abuse treatment." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2008. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3339.

Full text
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was a qualitative exploration of how gay men experienced the spiritual base of a substance abuse treatment program. The specific clientele are gay men who completed at least sixty days participation in an intensive LGBT outpatient treatment program and were living in a sober residence known as The Studios of Palm Springs, CA. The research question asked whether this program worked to develop spirituality for gay men.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
40

Cochran, Bryan N. "Sexual minorities in substance abuse treatment : the impact of provider biases and treatment outcomes /." Thesis, Connect to this title online; UW restricted, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/1773/9050.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
41

Renfrew, Victoria Kate. "Identifying substance abuse treatment components in traumatic head injury rehabilitation programs /." View abstract, 1998. http://library.ctstateu.edu/ccsu%5Ftheses/1542.html.

Full text
Abstract:
Thesis (M.S.) -- Central Connecticut State University, 1998.
Thesis advisor: Judith Rosenberg. "...in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science [in Counseling]." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 91-95).
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
42

Faulkner, Briar Lee. "Chemical dependency treatment: An examination of following continuing care recommendations." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2002. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2145.

Full text
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to determine what influence scheduled phone contacts would have on the extent of follow-through of continuing care recommednations by participants after treatment. Continuing care recommendations associated with ongoing sobriety include going to another level of care (individual therapy, group therapy, outpatient treatment), attending twelve-step meetings and communicating with a sponsor. Continuing care recommendations are typically written and referred to as a continuing care plan.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
43

Bryant, Kay. "Early Retention in Substance Abuse Treatment: Attachment, Interpersonal Functioning, and Perceptions of Treatment as Predictors." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1992. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc332498/.

Full text
Abstract:
This study was designed to explore the cognitive-perceptual roots of attrition from substance abuse treatment. Previous research on interpersonal issues among substance abusers and attachment theory suggested areas for investigation: the perception of early parental care, current interpersonal functioning, and perception of the substance abuse treatment program.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
44

Porter, Mark Robert. "An analysis of treatment retention and attrition in an Australian therapeutic community for substance abuse treatment." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2013. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/568.

Full text
Abstract:
Research undertaken in the last three decades has consistently reported that the length of time spent in inpatient and outpatient alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment programs predicts treatment success (De Leon, Melnick, Kressel, & Jainchill, 1994; Hubbard, Craddock, & Anderson, 2003; Simpson, Joe, Fletcher, Hubbard, & Anglin, 1999). However, treatment attrition rates are high and present a major problem for improving treatment outcomes. Various factors that have been reportedly associated with increased AOD treatment attrition rates include being female, younger clients, clients using methamphetamines, and clients with elevated psychopathology scores. The aim of this thesis is to improve understanding of various factors reported in the research literature to influence AOD treatment retention, including client psychopathology, age, gender and primary drug of abuse. The research was conducted in two phases. Phase one involved an analysis of archival data of clients admitted to a single Australian therapeutic community (TC) program over a 6-year period (2000-2005).The second stage involved a focus group comprised of nine Australian and New Zealand therapeutic community managers and senior clinicians who discussed the findings from the first phase of the study and provided feedback on these findings. The focus group also discussed barriers and solutions to incorporating these findings in TC treatment services. The results from the first phase indicated that elevated anxiety and depression scores at entry to treatment were strong predictors of client retention at 8 weeks, and retention at 14 weeks was predicted by high self-esteem scores at entry. Clients receiving medication (primarily anti-depressant medication) were more likely retained at 14 weeks. Older clients (24 – 29 years, and 30 – 50 years) were significantly more likely to drop out of treatment by the 14 week stage compared with the younger client group (17 – 24 years). The second stage revealed general agreement with the findings, provided support for the efficacy of TC treatment for clients with comorbid mental health problems, highlighted challenges and benefits of working with mental health services, and suggested other factors influencing treatment retention. The first stage findings contribute to the understanding of TC treatment retention factors with an Australian population, but do not support previous findings that female clients, younger clients, clients with elevated anxiety or depression scores, or clients with methamphetamine abuse problems are more likely to drop out of TC treatment. This study involved the collection of a large client database from a single TC over six years, including the longitudinal collection of client psychometric data at various stages throughout treatment. This study makes an important contribution to the understanding of various client factors and their respective influence on client retention and attrition within an Australian therapeutic community. The study has relevance for residential substance abuse treatment services in many countries, but has special relevance within Australia where few studies focusing on TC retention have been undertaken. There have been even less studies focusing on TC retention that have included longitudinal psychometric data collected from a client population primarily comprised of young methamphetamine-users.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
45

Smith, Alexis. "Emotion Regulation in a Residential Substance Abuse Program for Veterans." Xavier University Psychology / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xupsy1593466581409015.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
46

Fuller, Shauna Elizabeth. "Pretreatment Client Characteristics and Treatment Retention in an Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program." [Milwaukee, Wis.] : e-Publications@Marquette, 2009. http://epublications.marquette.edu/dissertations_mu/1.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
47

Simmons, Travis G. ""Because they made me come" : motivation and outcome in adolescent substance abuse treatment /." Electronic version (PDF), 2005. http://dl.uncw.edu/etd/2005/simmonst/travissimmons.html.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
48

McCarthy, Sara-Amanda, and Jennifer Ann Palmersheim. "Uncovering the methadone counseling process among recovering and non recovering chemical dependency counselors." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2007. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3129.

Full text
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to uncover the methadone counseling process among recovering and non-recovering chemical dependency counselors by examining the concepts and techniques utilized throughout the counseling process. This study examined whether the recovery status of a counselor affected the counselor's theoretical addiction model and the concepts and techniques that were utilized throughout the counseling process.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
49

Romero, Valeria I. "Parental substance abuse and child neglect development of a treatment manual /." online access from Digital Dissertation Consortium, 2006. http://libweb.cityu.edu.hk/cgi-bin/er/db/ddcdiss.pl?1436787.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
50

Bennett, Robert C. "Lived Experiences of Women Receiving Substance Abuse Treatment from Male Counselors." Thesis, Walden University, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13808972.

Full text
Abstract:

The cost of the misuse of drugs is significant. The impact is felt across multiple systems across America and is covered mostly by federal, state, and local governments. Women comprise a significant portion of the persons using illicit drugs. Treatment is an effective way of reducing substance misuse. However, research into the efficacy of treatment for women lag that of men. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reported that women receiving substance abuse treatment from a man had shorter stays in treatment and poorer outcomes than those who had a female counselor while in treatment. Phenomenological and relational-cultural theory (RCT) was used both as the design and conceptual lens to examine the experiences of 6 women, 18 and older, who had completed substance abuse treatment with a male as a primary counselor. Collection of data occurred through semistructured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews. Thematic analysis yielded five main ideas: (1) rapport-building skills, (2) genuineness, (3) empathy; (4) flexibility; and (5) acceptance. In addition to this, the women were questioned to whether they were offered a choice of a man or woman for a counselor. The result is that participants indicated that having a man as a counselor gave them an opportunity to interact with a positive role model, however, they suggested that women be offered a choice in the gender of counselor and accommodated whenever possible. The findings of this study will be made available to stakeholders of substance abuse treatment programs and in public health journals to serve as a basis for further research. The implication for social change is that the information contributes to sustaining women in treatment and improving treatment outcomes.

APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
We offer discounts on all premium plans for authors whose works are included in thematic literature selections. Contact us to get a unique promo code!

To the bibliography