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Adventure Therapy and Adolescent Substance Abusers, 2001.
This paper discusses the effect of adventure therapy and physical activies in real life settings on the self-esteem of adolescent substance abuser and includes a research proposal.
3,235 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 26 sources, APA, £ 64.95
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This paper states a basic premise of adventure therapy is that a series of well-designed activities focusing on success experiences will help break the cycles of failure and bring about an increase in that person?s ability to feel good about him/herself. The author discuses the goals of AT are important to the recovering addict. The paper presents a complete research design.
Table of Contents
Theoretical Background
The Adolescent, Self Esteem and Substance Abuse
Adventure Therapy and the Adolescent
Introduction to the Research
Methodology
Subjects
Instruments
Procedures
Data Analysis
Data Organization
Statistical Procedures
Significance of the Study
Implications
Applications
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"The physical nature of adventure therapy and the real life nature of experiential learning activities, lends itself to be used by counselors of many different theoretical. AT easily allows the counselor to design a program unique to its setting. The basic model of experiential learning is based on the premise that intervention fosters learning, which leads to insight. This new insight, can then create necessary permanent changes."
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Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2008.
An analysis of the breath and prevalence of adolescent substance abuse.
6,423 words (approx. 25.7 pages), 39 sources, APA, £ 102.95
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This paper provides a general overview of adolescent substance abuse, including a discussion of some of the more salient societal implications involved. A description of the statistics concerning adolescent substance abuse and its incidence among various groups is followed by a discussion of social identity theory, group affiliation and their respective influence on adolescent substance abuse patterns. An analysis of some of the more common types of substances typically abused by American adolescents today is also followed by a discussion of the various factors that have been shown to contribute to adolescent substance abuse behaviors and place these young people at higher risk of becoming substances abusers, as well as some behaviors that have been shown to mediate such risk.
Outline:
Introduction
General Overview
Societal Implications
Statistics/Incidence of Adolescent Substance Abuse
Social Identity Theory, Group Affiliation and Their Influence on Adolescent Substance Abuse
Types of Substances Typically Abused by Adolescents
Factors Contributing to Adolescent Substance Abuse Behaviors
Summary
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"Calculating the precise incidence of substance abuse among adolescence has been complicated by the fact that some minority groups appear to be specifically targeted for such testing when they present for emergency treatment at many American hospitals today. For example, the results of an analysis of data collected on adolescents (aged 12 through 17 years) from the National Trauma Data Bank to identify the incidence of alcohol and drug testing in adolescents admitted for traumatic injury by Marcin and his colleagues (2003) found significant differences in the likelihood of alcohol and drug testing being ordered by the treating clinicians for different racial, ethnic, and gender groups which demonstrated an increased likelihood of Hispanic males and African American females to receive alcohol testing, but did not identify any systematic attempt at racial bias; this study, though, did determine that females of all races were less likely than males to test positive for alcohol and drugs (Marcin et al., 2003). "
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Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2008.
A research paper discussing the breadth and prevalence of adolescent substance abuse.
9,571 words (approx. 38.3 pages), 48 sources, MLA, £ 136.95
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In this research, the writer provides a general overview of adolescent substance abuse, followed by a discussion of some of the more salient societal implications involved. A description of the statistics concerning adolescent substance abuse and its incidence among various groups is followed by a discussion of social identity theory, group affiliation and their respective influence on adolescent substance abuse patterns. An analysis of some of the more common types of substances currently abused by American adolescents is then followed by a discussion of the various factors that have been shown to contribute to adolescent substance abuse behaviors as well as some behaviors that have been shown to mediate such risk.
Outline:
Introduction
General Overview
Types of Substances Typically Abused by Adolescents
Marijuana Use among Adolescents
Statistics/Incidence of Adolescent Substance Abuse
Societal Implications
Treatment Programs for Adolescent Substance Abuse, Including Effectiveness or Lack Thereof
Introduction
Family-Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
12-Step Programs
Motivational Interviewing
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary
Conclusions
Recommendations
From the Paper
"Parents and other adult caregivers therefore stand out as the primary factors that can either contribute to the incidence of adolescent substance abuse or help encourage young people to avoid such behaviors. Parents can also influence adolescent substance abuse indirectly through their impact on peer group selection. Therefore, the relational patterns that exist within the family and peer group systems appear to represent an important consideration in the development of efficacious treatment protocols for adolescent substance abuse.
"Unfortunately, many young people come from homes where adult substance abuse is a matter of course, and it would appear reasonable to assert that such adults have little incentive or the resources they need to provide their children with the guidance they need during this formative period in their lives. Moreover, there was a distinct downward spiral quality to these behaviors that make early interventions absolutely critical because the more young people engage in such behaviors, the harder it is to effect change, not to mention the increased risk these young people run of becoming yet another grim statistic related to adolescent substance abuse in the United States today."
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Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2008.
An analysis of the breadth and prevalence of adolescent substance abuse.
5,537 words (approx. 22.1 pages), 60 sources, APA, £ 93.95
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This paper provides a general overview of adolescent substance abuse, including the types of substances typically abused by adolescents. These substances include tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and inhalants. A description of the statistics and incidence concerning adolescent substance abuse among various groups is presented, followed by a discussion of some of the more salient societal implications involved.
Outline:
Introduction
General Overview
Types of Substances Typically Abused by Adolescents
Marijuana Use Among Adolescents
Statistics/Incidence of Adolescent Substance Abuse
Societal Implications
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"While many of the studies to date have focused on age of onset, heavy episodic consumption and trend over time, there remains a paucity of research concerning specific variables that can predict why some adolescents progress from light experimentation (drinking outside the home on several occasions, but always fewer than five drinks per occasion) to heavier episodic-type drinking (five or more drinks per occasion) (Gonzalez et al., 2004). To this end, these authors used data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health), which they describe as "a large, national, longitudinal survey of approximately 18,000 adolescents in Grade 7 through 12--we identified a population of adolescent who, as reported at a baseline assessment, had drunk alcohol outside their homes but had not engaged in heavy episodic drinking" (Gonzalez et al., 2004, p. 494). These same adolescents were reinterviewed a year later and data from these interviews were then used as a basis for identifying specific variables that can be reasonably associated with the transition to heavy episodic drinking (Gonzalez et al., 2004). "
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The Breadth and Prevalence of Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2008.
A discussion on the issue of substance abuse in adolescents, including some factors that contribute to this behavior and suggested treatments.
13,942 words (approx. 55.8 pages), 72 sources, APA, £ 172.95
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This paper is made up of two chapters that provide a general overview of adolescent substance abuse, followed by a discussion of some of the more salient societal implications involved. An analysis of some of the more common types of substances currently abused by American adolescents is followed by a discussion of the various factors that have been shown to contribute to adolescent substance abuse behaviors as well as some behaviors that have been shown to mediate such risk. The second chapter provides a description and overview of what steps clinicians should follow in formulating treatment plans for adolescent substance abusers and the four primary types of interventions used in the treatment of adolescent substance abuse in use in the United States today. The paper also includes tables and diagrams for reference.
Outline:
Introduction
General Overview
Types of Substances Typically Abused by Adolescents
Tobacco Abuse by Adolescents
Alcohol Abuse by Adolescents
Inhalants as Abused Substances
Marijuana Use among Adolescents
Statistics/Incidence of Adolescent Substance Abuse
Societal Implications
Treatment Programs for Adolescent Substance Abuse, Including Effectiveness or Lack Thereof
Introduction
Family-Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
12-Step Programs
Motivational Interviewing
Chapter Summary
Summary
Conclusions
Recommendations
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"The breadth of the problem under consideration is vast and its economic consequences enormous because substance abuse describes the destructive or harmful use of alcohol and other drugs in any situation. Therefore, substance abuse includes not only drinking or drug use by individuals who, because of their social, emotional, or genetic heritage, use alcohol and other drugs compulsively or without control, but also any drinking or drug use that potentially endangers the drinker or others (Ammerman, Ott & Tarter, 1999). These facets will be described in greater detail in the section on "Societal Implications," following the section entitled, Types of Substances Typically Abused by Adolescents, and the section entitled Statistics/Incidence of Adolescent Substance Abuse."
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Theories of Adolescent Substance Abuse., 2002.
This paper addresses adolescent substance abuse from a scientific standpoint, delving into different theories of addiction, as well as some sociology of adolescence, in order to present the two different factors present in the formation of substance abuse
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 9 sources, £ 61.95
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This paper addresses adolescent substance abuse from a scientific standpoint, delving into different theories of addiction, as well as some sociology of adolescence, in order to present the two different factors present in the formation of substance abuse habits in adolescence. These factors are embodied by the disease theory and the psychosocial theory of addiction, which are both explained in the essay.
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Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2004.
This paper is an extensive literature review about the most influential factor regarding adolescent substance abuse.
6,465 words (approx. 25.9 pages), 46 sources, APA, £ 103.95
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This paper explains that the relationships between the teen, his family support system, and the community of peers influence each research study and must be included in every abuse prevention program. The author points out that maternal and paternal patterns of substance use and various parenting practices and abilities, such as monitoring and supervision, have been linked to the drinking behavior of boys and girls. The paper stresses that the most significant relationships between stressors, emotional disposition, and environmental factors are not those of the school environment, but of the home environment.
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Influences on Behaviors
Racial Issues
School Based Prevention
Interventions: What?s Working
Conclusion
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"Findings from these investigations also focus attention on two longstanding problems that thwarted development of comprehensive alcohol abuse prevention programs for youth. The first problem pertains to agreed upon goals. Researchers have disputed over whether abstinence from alcohol for all teen-agers is sought, or should programs only seek to reduce high-intensity drinking and alcohol-impaired traveling? Each goal suggests different intervention strategies, and the findings of these research projects show discernable patterns to adolescent alcohol abuse and suggest that effective intervention requires specific program goals and objectives for different alcohol-related behaviors. Many prevention programs have lacked such clarity and direction because of differing paradigms regarding the positive nature of parental authority."
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Adolescent Substance User Screening Instruments, 2002.
This paper discusses the problem of substance abuse by adolescents and reviews screening instruments to detect this abuse.
13,833 words (approx. 55.3 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 172.95
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This paper explains that given the magnitude of the issue, it is essential that clinics, schools, juvenile detention centers and medical clinics have screening instruments at hand that quickly and accurately evaluate potential or present abuse or dependency conditions in the populations they serve. The paper defines the criteria that make a screening instrument for AAOD use valuable. The author lists the most up-to-date instruments available, gives a brief description of the applicability of each and reviews the critical literature that evaluates their respective reliability and validity.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Adolescent Alcohol and Other Drug (AAOD) Problem: An Overview The History of AAOD
Consequences of AAOD
Constellation of Symptoms Making Up AAOD
Co-Occurring Psychiatric Illnesses
AAOD Etiology
AAOD Epidemiological Research
Screening for AAOD Use: Its Relevance to the Problem
Other Risk Factors in AAOD Use
Use of DSM Criteria in Identification of AAOD Use
Factors to be Considered in Self-Reported Data
Critical Review of Selected Instruments
Summary/Discussion
Appendix One: Chart
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"The majority of AAOD screening instruments rely on the subject to self-report the history and extent of his or her substance use, primarily for lack of any other method of attaining the information. Some instruments, particularly those that are designed primarily for younger children, also require the input of a parent or guardian; however, the degree of validity of the adult?s perceptions has been widely regarded by clinicians as somewhat low. A study which tracked a cohort of young children for twenty-five years through to adulthood, measuring the relationship of alcohol use to school dropout incidence, found that the child?s first-grade teacher typically had a clearer view of potential behavioral problems than did the parent."
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Adolescents and Substance Abuse, 2003.
Discusses emotional and behavioral problems.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 12 sources, £ 66.95
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Discusses the nature of substance abuse and emotional disorders in adolescent populations and the consequences of lack of treatment. Examines the available treatments, including psychosocial methods, psychotherapies, and pharmacological approaches.
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"In a large-scale national study funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse (2001), it was concluded that..."
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Adolescence and Substance Abuse, 2003.
Reviews the topic.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 9 sources, £ 38.95
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Discusses increased adolescent use of illicit drugs. Considers contextual factors, including societal and cultural factors. Examines adolescent life-cycle issued of identity development, family issues, effects on relationships, and physiological factors.
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"This research paper will present adolescence and substance abuse. The topic is reviewed and this is followed by the following issues: the adolescent life cycle issue of identity development, and family issues..."
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Group Therapy for Substance Abusers, 2002.
A comparison of group therapy approaches in an outpatient setting for treating substance abusers.
3,306 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, £ 65.95
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This paper discusses how substance abuse is a major problem in the United States and many other countries and how since prevention of the problem is not yet a possibility, the focus has been on intervention and treatment. It evaluates different group therapy programs such as the Alcoholics Anonymous program and other 12-step, self help programs. It also it compares the self help programs with the increased effectiveness of substance abuse treatment that is gained through attendance in aftercare group therapy programs. It shows how the treatment of substance abusers often seems to require a combination of approaches and how approaches that utilize inpatient or outpatient treatment, plus AA, plus individual or group therapy, plus conceivably medication for the substance abuse disorder or the mental health problem might be the most effective.
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Introduction
Combining Group Therapy and Self-Help Groups
Special Populations
Special Problems in Group Therapy
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In one study, for example, researchers attempted to compare the effectiveness of the Twelve Step Facilitation Therapy Model with Motivational Enhancement Therapy for those clients who were alcohol dependent and members of social networks that were highly supportive of drinking (Longabaugh et al., 1998). The researchers randomly assigned 806 clients from five clinical research units to one of three different individual treatment models, which also included Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. What they learned during this longitudinal study was that TSF was more effective than MET in certain circumstances, particularly with clients who had networks which were highly supportive of drinking."
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Efficacy of Court Ordered Substance Abuse Therapy, 2008.
A research paper that analyzes the efficacy of court ordered substance abuse treatment programs and the factors that influence them.
31,403 words (approx. 125.6 pages), 29 sources, MLA, £ 172.95
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This research paper focuses on the efficacy of the drug courts over the ten year period of change in the landscape that has impacted substance abuse treatment programs. It measures the impact, if any, that the changing landscape has had on these programs. The paper serves as a framework for an understanding and appreciation for the myriad of elements that serve as the impetus for drug abuse and discusses the issues and obstacles offenders face and must overcome in compliance with their court ordered treatment. It explores the impact of publicly and privately funded programs that provide treatment and support to individuals mandated into the programs by the drug courts.
Table of Contents:
CHAPTER 1: Introduction
Scope
Study Purpose
Background
Sensitizing Framework
Significance to Drug Court Judges
Significance to Substance Abuse Program Teams
CHAPTER 2: Research Question and Methodology
CHAPTER 3: Literature Review
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Drug Courts: Treating Drug Abusers with the Law
The Drug Court Structure, Participants, Elements and Mission
Inside a Drug Court
Under the Influence of Addiction
Chapter Three: Mandatory Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
Chapter Four: Tools of the Court
Sentencing
Mandatory Drug Testing
Chapter Five: Identifying the Populations
Adult Male
Adult Female
Adolescents
A Common Thread
The Controversy
Chapter Six: Group Medical, Medicare, Medicaid, Cash and Managed Care
Chapter Seven: Program Availability
Chapter Eight: Analysis of Study Data
Chapter Nine: Summary and Conclusion
Recommendations Based on Findings
Acronyms and Definitions
Appendixes
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"Sally Satel (2000) writes that many diseases and afflictions are a manifestation of the living environment in which people live; and for that reason, it was inevitable that court ordered substance abuse treatment came about. Satel writes, ". . . it was inevitable that public health would overlap with public policy (p. 10)." With drug related crime at an all time high, and with the use and addiction to methamphetamines which has swept the country in the past decade, the inevitability has become a reality on a large scale. Unfortunately, the very services that moved from the dark side of society, where it was relegated to since the earliest history of mankind; and which during the late 1970s and 1980s moved to the forefront of medicine, psychiatric care and substance abuse, has now, even in face of the recognition for the dire need for those services, become near non-existent in for-profit health care and relegated to the spheres of community based services where is has become crippled as a viable service due to lack of funding from the public and government arenas where it now remains stagnant as a result of that lack of funding."
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Gestalt Therapy and Behavior Therapy, 2006.
An analysis of Gestalt therapy and behavior therapy.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes Gestalt and behavior therapy. According to the paper, Gestalt therapy is a psychological system that stresses integration of body and mind factors by developing self-awareness and personal responsibility. The paper goes on to discuss behavior therapy, stating that there are several approaches to cognitive-behavioral therapy, including rational emotive behavior therapy, rational behavior therapy, rational living therapy, cognitive therapy and dialectic behavior therapy.
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"Therefore, the therapeutic process encourages the client to interact with the environment, as a group, as an individual, and on many different levels, with different techniques, from using battacca bats to whack furniture, to imaging and interacting with the image in their mind by conversing with it out loud. The techniques used in therapy vary as widely as the therapists and clients, from principles based on Holism, Field theory, figure formation, organismic, the concept of the Now and "unfinished business." The therapist dialogues with warmth and caring, yet remains "invisible," as the client is encouraged to interact with the field (environment). The client must think of him- or herself as an abstract area in a limitless "field," thus, therapy is "unpredictable," or follows moment to moment dictum. (Doermann, 2002)"
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Family Therapy & Art Therapy, 1987.
Describes & compares approaches & suggests possible integration. Discusses founders, concepts, techniques and results.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 77.95
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" Family therapist, Walter Kempler, worked for a brief time with pioneering Gestalt therapist Fritz Perls who greatly influenced the development of Kempler's concepts of dealing with whole families in therapeutic situations. Although the two agreed on many principles, Kempler finally parted professional company with Perls on the issue of the therapist's involvement in the sessions. Perls thought that the therapist should be outside the immediate encounter, and Kempler believed that the therapist should not hide behind any device whatsoever (Kempler, 1973, p. 13).
Kempler, Perls, and others important in the field of family work--Virginia Satir and Murray Bowen--held that the family constellation is the most valuable and appropriate unit for(...)"
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