The Ethics of Drug Interventions

Paper Summary:

This paper addresses methods of drug interventions for adolescents with drug problems. The author discusses the several forms of substance abuse and differentiates between substance abuse and substance dependency. The author also includes statistics on adolescent drug rates. In addition, the author discusses several methods of treatment which includes contingency management and reinforcements. The paper suggests that integrating comprehensive services to include group therapy, vocational training, family therapy, education services, individual counseling, and drug education would be the best method to serve adolescent with drug issues.

Outline:
Introduction
Adolescent Drug Rates
Treatment Plans
DSM-IV Criteria for Substance Abuse
DSM-IV Criteria for Substance Dependence
Stages of Adolescent Substance Abuse
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The problems that have been seen with addiction are certainly not new, but a lot of research and study has indicated that new and better ways of treating it are continuing to come to light. Some of the difficulty with the treatment of these kinds of problems is based on the fact that there are a lot of forms that addiction can take and some of the substances and drugs that people can become addicted to are not that common. Other concerns relate to the fact that some people are not who most individuals would picture as addicts, and so they are overlooked by the people who could actually help them."

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