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Working with resistant drug abusers

J G Barber1

  • 1School of Social Administration, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.

Social Work
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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This study explores effective strategies for treating drug abusers resistant to conventional methods. Promising approaches include personalized feedback, expert guidance, environmental changes, and partner interventions to aid recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Drug abuse presents significant societal challenges, particularly for individuals resistant to standard treatments.
  • Social workers frequently encounter resistant drug abusers within broader social crises like homelessness or domestic violence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and review promising therapeutic techniques for individuals with drug abuse disorders who are resistant to treatment.
  • To highlight interventions applicable in social work settings for complex addiction cases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on treatment-resistant drug abuse.
  • Identification of various intervention strategies, including behavioral and social support methods.

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Main Results:

  • Individualized, objective feedback on drug use effects shows promise.
  • Environmental contingency manipulation and partner interventions (e.g., marriage counseling) are effective.
  • Expert advice and reinforcement training offer additional therapeutic avenues.

Conclusions:

  • A multi-faceted approach combining behavioral, social, and environmental strategies is crucial for treating resistant drug abusers.
  • Social workers can utilize these techniques to address addiction within complex social contexts.