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Attitudes toward narcotic addiction.

D N Nurco1, J W Shaffer, T E Hanlon

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
|November 1, 1987
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This study identified 10 key dimensions of attitudes toward narcotic addiction treatment. Client and staff characteristics significantly influenced these views, highlighting the need for tailored treatment approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Addiction Research
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Narcotic addiction presents complex challenges for treatment and recovery.
  • Understanding attitudes and expectations of both clients and staff is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify major dimensions of attitudes and expectations regarding narcotic addiction and its treatment.
  • To compare addict/client and agency staff groups on these dimensions.
  • To inform the planning of drug treatment services by considering client and staff characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive questionnaire was administered to 900 addict/clients and 237 agency personnel across 25 drug treatment clinics in six states.
  • Factor analysis was employed on data from all 1137 subjects to identify key dimensions.

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  • Additional analysis examined correlations between staff attitudes and demographic/experiential factors.

    • Main Results:

    • Factor analysis revealed 10 major dimensions of attitude and expectation related to narcotic addiction and treatment.
    • Significant variations in these dimensions were observed based on client vs. staff status and ethnic group.
    • Staff attitudes and expectations correlated with education level, ex-addict status, and work experience.

    Conclusions:

    • Client and staff attitudes and expectations represent significant factors in narcotic addiction treatment.
    • Variations by status and ethnicity necessitate tailored treatment strategies.
    • Developing an abbreviated questionnaire can facilitate ongoing assessment of these crucial attitudes.