Drug arrests are common in most parts of the world with at least a quarter of the population locked up in America have committed and been arrested because of drugs. Despite the efforts by most governments to fight drugs the use rates remain steady over years. Many countries continue to spend huge amounts of money on war on drugs for security reasons and for a healthy population. Drug prohibition in many countries has left some drugs legal and others illegal such as marijuana and opium. Drug treatment is quite costly and demanding as those receiving treatment are required to remain in treatment for some time for treatment effectiveness. The process may involve multiple courses of treatment to attain success. In 2009, approximately 23.5 million persons in United States aged 12 and above needed some form of treatment for drug or alcohol abuse problems. Unfortunately, only 2.6 million roughly 11.2 percent of this population received treatment at a specialty facility. Alcohol abuse records highest admissions to substance abuse treatment facilities followed by heroin and other opiates followed by marijuana.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Drug Addiction/Dependency
- Treatment for Addiction
- Principles of Effective Treatment
- Addiction is complex
- There is no single addiction treatment
- Treatment should be readily available
- Effective treatment should attend to an individual's multiple needs, not just drug abuse
- Treatment requires adequate time
- Behavioral therapies and medication are essential in addiction treatment
- Treatment plans must be assessed and modified when necessary
- Drug addicts should be assessed for other mental disorders
- Strategies of Addiction/Dependency Treatment
- Treatment and 12-Step Programs
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text aims to provide a comprehensive overview of drug addiction and treatment. It explores the complexities of addiction as a brain disease, the principles of effective treatment, and the various strategies used in addiction therapy. The text also examines the differences between traditional addiction treatment and 12-step recovery programs.
- The nature of addiction as a complex brain disease
- Principles of effective addiction treatment
- Strategies and modalities used in addiction therapy
- The role of behavioral therapies and medication
- The differences between addiction treatment and 12-step recovery programs
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The text begins by discussing the prevalence and challenges of drug addiction, highlighting the significant cost and demand of treatment. It then explores the three main stages of addiction treatment: early, middle, and late. Each stage is characterized by specific objectives and strategies aimed at achieving abstinence and managing cravings.
The text continues by outlining the core principles of effective addiction treatment. These principles emphasize the importance of accurate assessment, individualized treatment plans, family support, trust-building, cultural sensitivity, and ongoing care. The text then dives into specific aspects of effective treatment, including the importance of addressing multiple needs, the need for adequate time in treatment, and the crucial role of behavioral therapies and medication.
Finally, the text examines different strategies used in addiction therapy, including detoxification, medication, behavioral counseling, and long-term follow-up. It also explores the concept of evidence-based practice in addiction treatment and its potential to enhance effectiveness and quality of care.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The text focuses on key terms and concepts related to drug addiction and treatment, such as addiction as a brain disease, effective treatment principles, behavioral therapies, medication, detoxification, evidence-based practice, 12-step recovery programs, and the role of family and cultural factors.
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- Business Administrator Mutinda Jackson (Autor:in), 2017, Addiction. New Treatments and Strategies, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/430937
