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Foucault's Carceral System and Drug Rehabilitation, 2002.
Examine's failures in today's drug rehabilitation programs based on Michel Foucault's 'Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison'.
1,189 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 40.95
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In present society, drug abuse and rehabilitation are prominent. More often than not, offenders tend to spend their time in and out of rehabilitative programs which are supposed to cure them of their drug habit yet somehow fail. In much the same way, prisons are supposed to rehabilitate criminals into honest citizens, yet, this is usually not the case. This paper examines how Michel Foucault analyzes how this situation came about in "Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison". Foucault's analysis of the role of failure in the carceral system is apparent and clearly existing in today's drug rehabilitative programs.
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"Clearly, "detention causes recidivism" (p. 265) for a number of reasons. In the same way that delinquents in the prison system learn more about criminal activity, habitual drug abusers broaden their horizons when in contact with more experienced drug abusers. "The prison cannot fail to produce delinquents" (p. 266). The prison or rehabilitative center "should educate its inmates, but can a system of education addressed to man reasonably have as its object to act against the wishes of nature?" (p. 266). For a drug abuser, the need and desire to feel "high" becomes his primary urge. Only an extensive and in-depth personal education program would help control his behavior."
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Drug Rehabilitation Progress and Treatment, 2007.
This paper describes the various types of drug rehabilitation programs used today.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper extensively describes the various types of drug rehabilitation programs that exist today. Th author contends that recovery extends beyond the detoxification phase, and must be followed-up with responsible care. Various alternatives are presented.
Introduction
Employee Assistance Programs
Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Programs
Treatment Modalities
Characteristics of a Successful Treatment Program
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"Drug rehabilitation is often a long-term process with many phases and facets. The first step in the rehabilitation process is detoxification. However this is usually not enough to change set patterns of addiction which may have been established over years of abuse. "Recovery from addiction involves an extended process which usually requires the help of drug addiction professionals. " (Drug-Rehabs.Org) Rehabilitation program have to take into account a variety of factors and aspects; such as the exposure to the same environment in which the addiction first occurred and workplace issues. The following are some of the main types of rehabilitation programs and treatments in use today. "
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Drug Rehabilitation Program, 2004.
An analysis of several drug rehabilitation programs.
848 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper states that there are hundreds of drug and alcohol treatment programs that focus on helping patients to realize that they are not alone, that help is out there and that there is life after and without drugs. The paper presents and discusses a number of these programs, focusing on an upper income level chemical abuse treatment center, "Passages Malibu" and another rehabilitation program, "Narc-anon".
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"There are several types of drug rehabilitation program aimed at different people in different circumstances, impacted by different types of drugs. There are treatment programs for all kinds of different drug addictions, including opiates, marijuana, and narcotic addictions. These programs are designed to meet the particular needs of the patients, including withdrawal pain, the drug addiction itself, as well as the eventual reintroduction to society. Additionally, the programs try to not only prevent the patient from reverting back to drugs, but also from reverting back to crime, and a life that promotes drugs abuse."
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Drug Rehabilitation, 2002.
Examines the effectiveness of rehabilitation for drug abusers.
868 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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In modern society, heroin, crack, methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD, ketamine, MDMA or ecstasy and other drugs are being more heavily abused than at any time in history. As a result, society and drug abusers alike suffer significant losses as the result of criminal and self-destructive behavior caused by drug abuse. The paper shows that many drug abusers become involved in drug rehabilitation centers, although it is not clear whether or not these centers work. The federal government, states and private entities invest billions of dollars annually in drug rehabilitation programs that attempt to prevent the use of illegal drugs. The paper shows, however, that illegal drug use in the United States remains a serious problem. In 1996, approximately 13 million Americans were using drugs. This paper determines whether or not drug rehabilitation works, based on recent research.
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"However, research on the most effective treatment interventions for other groups of drug abusers is less definitive (GAO, 1998). Promising treatment approaches for other groups include cognitive-behavioral therapy for treatment of cocaine abuse and family-based therapy for adolescent drug users. According to Narcanon (2003), many drug rehabilitation programs produce incredible results in removing the root causes of addiction. For example, Narcanon?s detoxification program has enabled many drug abusers to become drug-free."
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Drug Abuse and Rehabilitation, 2004.
A look at the detrimental effect of drug abuse and an assessment of different forms of rehabilitation.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines how drug abuse is one of the greatest social problems in our present day society and how drug addiction debilitates the individual and totally disrupts his personality. It looks at how this destructive effect on the families and the society at large implies the need for immediate and effective intervention programs. It provides an outlook into the problem of drug addiction and discusses the different treatment modalities and rehabilitation systems that are in practice.
Outline
Introduction
Drug Addiction
Dependence
Withdrawal
Rehabilitation
Physiological Perspective
The Disease Perspective
Conclusion
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"Drug addiction is a condition wherein the person continues to take increasing quantities of drugs fully knowing the harmful effects on the body. This state of continued drug use inspite of the dangerous consequences leaves the person totally out of control and entirely dependent on the substance. The whole personality of the abuser changes to the worst. There is no one particular reason or specific cause that can be attributed for addiction to a particular drug. A variety of reasons like emotional stress, peer pressure, depression, the chemical action of the drug and finally the genetic indisposition of the person, all contribute to the dependence on a particular drug."
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Job Satisfaction in Drug And Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers, 2007.
An analysis of the positive effects of enjoying work and having fun in the workplace.
2,768 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper discusses job satisfaction, fun at work and leadership in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. It begins by discussing fun at work, in general. It then describes leadership, motivation, stress and other vital organizational issues and how they all relate to and are affected by job satisfaction. The paper examines the positive effects at work of enjoying the work that is being done.
Table of Contents:
Fun and Job Satisfaction
Components Contributing to Job Satisfaction
Charismatic Leaders
Creating A Vision By Envisioning It
Empathy Equals Understanding
Empowerment Encourages
Empowering Self-Leadership
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Staff/Leader Retention Considerations
Fun
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"Variations in staff work environments in substance abuse treatment programs, Moos (1998) determines, were related to treatment orientations and staff beliefs. The process of assessing differences in work environments of 15 substance abuse treatment programs revealed: In the set of programs with a supportive and goal-directed workplace, staff motivation ranked high with emphasis on task orientation and completing the job. Clear, explicit rules and policies were implemented. Contrary to this scenario, in programs with an uninvolved and demanding work environment, staff lacked involvement and support. They engaged in high-pressure work with poor task orientation and self-direction. Leaders in this context appeared to be more geared to the service of the organization, rather than the employee. Contrasting work settings such as these also note major variations in staff morale, as well as their feelings of personal accomplishment."
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Drug Rehabilitation, 2002.
Argues that first time drug offenders would benefit from treatment instead of jail time.
1,485 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper argues that although repeat drug offenders deserve mandatory jail time, people who are arrested for the first time for a drug offense may deserve a chance at rehabilitation within a treatment facility. While many judicial systems utilize drug treatment programs within the jail system, there is currently a push for alternative drug programs based within hospitals and clinics. The paper shows that close supervision can prevent drug-addicted criminals from becoming repeat offenders.
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"Orange County Studies (Yang, 1999) showed that the costs for a participant are $3,000 a year compared to $2,000-$2,500 for traditional drug courts. But a new study found that Orange County's approach is paying off in other ways. Most programs have 34 % repeat offenders. However, with the supervised rehabilitation treatment program, only 22% of those completing the program are seen within the county courts for a second time. Yang states that the study, which was commissioned by the Center for Applied Local Research and conducted by a Cal State Long Beach professor, ?found the program a successful means to break the cycle of illicit drug abuse and criminal behavior.""
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Drug Rehabilitation Counselors, 1993.
A look at the clients, work with court cases, the characteristics of users and counselors, trends in drug-taking, lifestyles, relapse, treatment and crime.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 16 sources, $ 95.95
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"Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to discuss drug rehabilitation counseling in the specific context of counselors who work with the courts.
Who Are Drug Rehab Counselors: What Do They Do?
California statues, which are similar to those in most large cities, provide drug rehabilitation counseling to three groups:
(1) People who after conviction for a misdemeanor or felony (but prior to sentencing) are mandated to the California Rehabilitation Center for an indeterminate period (not to exceed seven years) because they have been judged to be drug addicted or in imminent danger of becoming addicted.
(2) People, reported by an interested party, under oath, who have been found through probable cause methods, to either be..."
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Is Drug Court Really Effective: A Review of Current Drug Laws and Drug Courts, 2002.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 106.95
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This legal analysis examines the American drug courts in order to assess the effectiveness of existing policy in dealing with crimes associated with drugs in the United States. This paper evaluates the scientific validity of resources that are used to determine drug policy, and in the critique finds these systems of information ineffective. The author of this essay then offers recommendations for a drug policy that includes a description of drug court environments, and rehabilitation programs for women.
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Addiction Rehabilitation and Employment, 2008.
A discussion of employment training for participants in drug rehabilitation programs.
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper explores ways to address the issue of readjustment or adjustment for those who have already undergone addiction rehabilitation to traditional employment, by helping to engage those in rehabilitation programs on the subject of their future employment. The paper is a study that is concerned with addressing this problem at its root by bringing a close association between the rehabilitation program and the employment education program, to be conducted in workshop form. The paper explains that the purpose of this study is to educate and prepare the sample population for a transition toward employment. The paper provides an extensive literature review on the subject. The writer notes that realistic evaluations of the program which are sought through the proposed workshop identify the risk related to dropout likelihood. The writer further points out that it is almost certain that a majority number of participants will benefit from the workshop toward the end of improving employment eligibility and opportunity. The writer concludes that society has a responsibility and an ability to help substance abusers integrate back into the culture and economy through such important and validating means as finding and maintaining gainful employment.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Project Summary
Recommendations
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"On the national scale, those with substance abuse conditions could be reported to display a variety of indicators regarding a greater propensity toward difficulty maintaining employment. One study shows that "among full-time workers who reported current illicit drug use, 12.3 percent said they had worked for three or more employers in the past year, compared with 5.1 percent of non-abusing workers." (SAMHSA, 1). This is to indicate that loss-of-job and lapsing into unemployment become statistically far more likely for the heavy abuser of drugs or alcohol. It is additionally true that, in the last year, on the scale of the whole United States, those heavily dependent on drugs or alcohol were at least twice as likely to report regular absenteeism from work. Though figures on unemployment in Georgia, where the study at hand is contextualized, were not located, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation does list chemical abuse as a disqualifier from the legal protection for rights against certain actions by employers. This does help to draw a line of correlation between the relationship between substance abuse and the occurrence of employment problems."
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Drug Addiction & Court-Ordered Treatment Programs, 1999.
Evaluates effectiveness of treatment compared to punishment programs, theories on drug abuse & rehabilitation, group-based recovery and examples of drug court process.
5,850 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 33 sources, $ 135.95
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"AN EVALUATION OF DRUG COURTS
Introduction
This research examines the functioning of drug courts in the United States. The purpose of the study is to develop information that will permit an assessment of the effectiveness of drug courts. Effectiveness is assessed within the contexts of the ability of treatment programs offered through drug courts to lower recidivism rates among drug abusers, and as a cost-effective approach to achieve such a reduction in recidivism rates.
The findings of the research performed are presented in several separate but related discussion. The discussion topics are (1) background information on drug abuse and drug abuse treatment, (2) addiction theory, (3) the punishment versus treatment issue.."
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Cognitive Rehabilitation, 2002.
Research to determine how effective cognitive rehabilitation is as therapy for TBI (traumatic brain injury).
10,988 words (approx. 44.0 pages), 57 sources, APA, $ 217.95
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a principal cause of death and disability in young adults with consequences ranging from physical disabilities to long-term cognitive, behavioral and social disorders. Cognitive rehabilitation is a term used to refer to that branch of rehabilitation aimed at patients who are disabled primarily as a result of impairments in memory, judgment and other cognitive functions. This paper critically explores existing literature regarding cognitive rehabilitation for treatment of TBI patients to determine what types of cognitive rehabilitation are used, what the strengths and weaknesses of these types are and whether or not there are specific cognitive impairments that are more amenable to cognitive rehabilitation.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Background of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Rationale of the Study
Research Questions
Definition of Terms
Limitations of the Study
Review of Literature
Overview of TBI
Cognitive Impairments: Conditions Linked to TBI
Costs of Cognitive Rehabilitation for TBI
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Strategies and Practices
Variables Influencing Cognitive Rehabilitation Outcomes
Conclusions to the Chapter
Research Design
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Inclusion Criteria
Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
Holistic/Home-Based Therapy Studies
Computer-Assisted/Virtual Reality Studies
Research Questions and Hypothesis
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"Whitlock and Hamilton (1995) suggest, however, that even the most severely brain damaged patient can recover cognitive functioning to a remarkable degree if admitted to an acute rehabilitation program as early as possible after the initial injury. Age, severity of injury, pre-TBI educational and/or functional level, and type of treatment provided were among the most significant variables influencing outcome. Several other studies of a similar nature - i.e., Katz and Alexander (1994), Lubusko, Moore, and Stambrook (1994), and Carney, Chesnut, Maynard, Mann, Patterson, and Helfand (1999) - found further support for the effects of these variables on the outcome of cognitive rehabilitation."
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Computer-Aided Rehabilitation in ADHD, 2004.
Review of existing literature on computer-aided rehabilitation in ADHD.
22,169 words (approx. 88.7 pages), 44 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This research paper tests the idea that the personal computer and the programs that can be designed for it can be a strong, positive tool to help ADHD clients. The paper includes a discussion on the brain's ability to work around damage caused by injury or other insult, a discussion on different types of brain damage, and a discussion on the various ways for healing, or at least softening, the effects of brain damage. The paper also discusses motor, sensory, and autonomic function; the psychiatric aspects of traumatic brain injury; schizophrenia; and cerebrovascular disorder. It includes an extended discussion on the role MRI and PET examination in discovering what really goes in the formation and development of the brain in developmental disorders, including ADHD.
Current Empirical Understanding of Central Nervous System Neuroplasty
Neurophysiology of Intercerbral Neuronal Regeneration and Repair: Intra-
cellular and Extra-cellular Mechanisms.
Neuro-pharmacological Interventions in Neuroprotection and
Rehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury, Congenital Central Nervous
System Conditions including ADHD and Psychostimulant Medications.
Diagnostic Techniques in Neurorehabilitation including: PET, MRI, and
Neuropsychological testing (including: Stroop Color Word Test, and
Continuous Performance Tests) applicable to ADHD
Frontal Lobe Neuroplasticity in the Neurocompensation of Cognitive
Deficits in ADHD: A Focus on Executive Functions including: 1.
Response Inhibition (self-regulation); Problem-solving and Self-
monitoring; Working Memory; Planning and Organization.
The Rehabilitation of Attention using Computer Assisted Cognitive
Rehabilitation Programs including: Selective, Sustained, and Divided
Attention.
The Rehabilitation of Executive Function Using Computer Assisted
Cognitive Rehabilitation Programs including Response Inhibition (self-
regulation); Problem-solving and Self-monitoring; Working Memory;
Planning and Organization.
Review of Computer Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation as a Treatment
Modality: A. Empirical Support, B. Limitations, and C. Future
Directions.
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"Can the information gathered about how the human brain works to begin with and then repairs itself after injury be applied to helping people born with some developmental dysfunction such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder popularly known as ADHD? Children and adults with this disorder display inabilities to pay attention to the task at hand, appropriately monitor their responses to stimulus and in a range of functions called executive functions such as planning and organization. Building and ordering these functions is what such people need and the hope for the future is that our new technologies can both give us better understanding of causes and provide new, more effective ways to treat ADHD. Besides the new imaging technologies, we also have our societies? love affair with personal computers."
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Knee Arthroplasty and Rehabilitation, 2007.
This paper examines two studies in order to determine the functional outcomes for knee arthroplasty in rehabilitation programs.
1,837 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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The paper looks at the research question of what determines functional gains in the patient who is undergoing rehabilitation following knee arthroplasty. The paper questions whether it is an external treatment or a patient trait which determines effective rehabilitation. The paper critically analyzes two studies that address this question, one a randomized trial and the other a cohort study. The paper compares their strengths and weaknesses and discusses the applicability of the research results to local rehabilitation patients.
Outline:
Study 1 - Randomized Controlled Trial of Hospital Stay and Functional Independence, Post-Discharge
Study 2: Influence of Age and Gender on Outcomes with Knee Arthroplasty after Rehabilitation
Comparison of Strengths and Weakness in Both Studies
Applicability of Study Results
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"Rehabilitation outcomes for patients who have undergone knee arthroplasty may be due to the efficacy of single external treatments given in isolation from other therapies. Such treatments consist of osteopathic manipulative treatment (Licciardone, et al., 2004). However, beneficial outcomes for these patients may depend more on patient characteristics such as gender and age, and on taking these variables into consideration. According to Vincent, et al., 2006), the functional outcomes for knee arthroplasty in rehabilitation programs may be impacted by patient characteristics."
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Rehabilitation of Non-Violent Ex-Offenders, 2006.
An analysis of critical success factors for a reform and rehabilitation program to support non-violent ex-offenders.
6,135 words (approx. 24.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 144.95
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This study focuses on the potential benefits of a rehabilitation and support program for non-violent ex-offenders in the community. The intent of the research is to gain insight regarding the critical elements necessary for a rehabilitation program to succeed and help reduce rates of recidivism in the community. After conducting an extensive preliminary literature review, the paper shows multiple critical success factors for a successful ex-offender support program. In addition to the literature review, the researcher proposes further investigation and field research that examine inmates' views and opinions regarding the potential benefits of a rehabilitation program for nonviolent ex-offenders.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Problem and Objectives
Background Of The Problem
Significance of the Study
Preliminary Literature Review
Ex-Offenders Problems
Programs In Other Countries
Opinions On Programs To Aid Ex Offenders
Benefits Of Rehabilitation
Programs That Work
Social Support For Ex-Offenders
Summary of the Research
Methods
Results
Limitations Of Study
Conclusions
References
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"Every year more than 600,000 people are released from prison, and this number continually grows (Petersilia, 2005). Studies suggest that up to 93 percent of inmates are released at some point in time (Petersilia, 2005). The needs of ex-offenders continue to grow as fewer and fewer rehabilitation programs exist to house and enable ex-offenders to gain meaningful employment. Reentry programs are vital to the success of ex-offenders and may substantially impact rates of recidivism among ex-offenders (Petersilia, 2005)."
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