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Exploration of Effective Substance Use Relapse Prevention Programmes for the Youth: An Integrative Literature Review
Wada Gaolaolwe1,2, Miriam Mmamphamo Moagi3, Gaotswake Patience Kovane1
1NuMIQ Research Focus Area, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, South Africa.
Introduction:
Youth substance use has been associated with recurrent episodes of substance misuse. A large body of research has shown that relapsing into substance use is still a significant obstacle that prevents people who use substances and want to stop from recovering and abstaining. The objective of this evaluation was to locate, compile and summarise the results of all pertinent research on youth substance use relapse prevention programmes.
Method:
An integrative literature review (ILR) was conducted, guided by Whittemore and Knafl (Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2005, 52, 546), following a step-by-step guide for conducting an ILR. The PRISMA guidelines were used in the selection process.
Results:
Twenty-three papers met the eligibility criteria, and three were added from grey literature. Three themes identified in the studies included in the review: Continuing care, technology-mediated recovery management interventions and relapse prevention through developmentally engaging activities.
Discussion:
The review identified that a successful substance use relapse prevention programme for the youth requires continued care following discharge from hospital treatment. The care encompasses posttreatment check-ups, assessments and linkages to treatment in which a suspected/potential relapse is referred back to treatment to prevent its severity or occurrence.
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