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Long Term Drug And Alcohol Treatment Program: An Outcome Study Comparing Secular-Based Treatment With Faith-Based Treatment For Addiction, Ruby Lee Adams Jan 2000

Long Term Drug And Alcohol Treatment Program: An Outcome Study Comparing Secular-Based Treatment With Faith-Based Treatment For Addiction, Ruby Lee Adams

Theses Digitization Project

The study was conducted to see if there is as much or more of a difference in outcome of treatment for addiction in faith-based treatment than secular-based treatment. The research was conducted using a sample of thirty-seven respondents from various sites in Southern California who volunteered to fill out the questionnaire. Data was collected using a self-administrated survey questionnaire.


Determining How Stressors Effect The Onset Of Substance Abuse In Runaways, Christopher Parrish Rosselli Jan 2000

Determining How Stressors Effect The Onset Of Substance Abuse In Runaways, Christopher Parrish Rosselli

Theses Digitization Project

In America, it is estimated that between 500,000 and two million children run away each year. A majority of these runaways become involved with illegal substance abuse. This study questions whether children experience substance abuse prior to their running away or if their substance abuse is an attempt to cope with the new stressors created by street life. Data collection will include having 50 volunteers complete a questionnaire, with consideration of race and gender. The findings suggested that no relationship exist between runaways engaging in drug use and the amount of stress experienced at home or during the runaway.


An Exploration Of The Role Of Spirituality In Recovery From Alcoholism, Juliet Suzanne Boldi, Jamileth Lara Jan 2000

An Exploration Of The Role Of Spirituality In Recovery From Alcoholism, Juliet Suzanne Boldi, Jamileth Lara

Theses Digitization Project

This study investigates the relationship between spirituality and recovery for alcohol abusers. The data was gathered by administering a survey questionnaire that explored background information, alcohol use and recovery, and spirituality.


Family Visits Or Contact To Dementia Elderly At Long Term Care Facilities, Sam Ndu Achor Jan 2000

Family Visits Or Contact To Dementia Elderly At Long Term Care Facilities, Sam Ndu Achor

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Can Recidivism Be Predicted Among Rapists And Pedophiles During Their First Year Of Parole In The State Of California?, Michael Daniel Bogdanoff, Harvey Darnell Hamm Jan 2000

Can Recidivism Be Predicted Among Rapists And Pedophiles During Their First Year Of Parole In The State Of California?, Michael Daniel Bogdanoff, Harvey Darnell Hamm

Theses Digitization Project

A multi-regression analysis was performed utilizing the variables, age, ethnicity, criminal background, and facets of treatment, but differentiated between the rapist and pedophile, examining the variance of recidivism.


Eating Disorders And Early Attachment Difficulties, Jennifer Ann Dinicola, Tamara Ann Pine Jan 1999

Eating Disorders And Early Attachment Difficulties, Jennifer Ann Dinicola, Tamara Ann Pine

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Reducing Depression In Homeless Parents: The Effectiveness Of Short-Term Shelters, Andrea Durant Heitz Jan 1999

Reducing Depression In Homeless Parents: The Effectiveness Of Short-Term Shelters, Andrea Durant Heitz

Theses Digitization Project

This study supported the hypothesis that short-term shelter programs can help reduce depression in homeless parents.


A Quantitative Study Of Parental Drug Use And Its Effects On Attachment, Kathern Ruth Lowe Jan 1999

A Quantitative Study Of Parental Drug Use And Its Effects On Attachment, Kathern Ruth Lowe

Theses Digitization Project

This research project will examine, from the social worker's perspective, parental substance abuse and its effects on attachment.


The Effects Of A Token Economy On Group Attendance In A Locked Psychiatric Facility, Kathleen Joanne Murphy Jan 1999

The Effects Of A Token Economy On Group Attendance In A Locked Psychiatric Facility, Kathleen Joanne Murphy

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Treatment Outcomes Of The Augmented Board And Care System For The Mentally Ill: Focus On Post-Placement And Diagnosis, Brian Stewart Cunningham Jan 1999

Treatment Outcomes Of The Augmented Board And Care System For The Mentally Ill: Focus On Post-Placement And Diagnosis, Brian Stewart Cunningham

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Evaluating Program And Client Characteristics Associated With Early Dropout In An Outpatient Drug And Alcohol Clinic: A Restrospective Study, Marlene Fern Clark Jan 1998

Evaluating Program And Client Characteristics Associated With Early Dropout In An Outpatient Drug And Alcohol Clinic: A Restrospective Study, Marlene Fern Clark

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Cocaine Usage And Sentencing Of African American Males, Harun Hazim Jan 1998

Cocaine Usage And Sentencing Of African American Males, Harun Hazim

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Elementary School Teachers' Recognition Of Depression In Children, Mixel Ventura, Emelinda Figueroa Jan 1998

Elementary School Teachers' Recognition Of Depression In Children, Mixel Ventura, Emelinda Figueroa

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Recognizing Gender Differences: A Comparative Analysis Of Two Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Judyth Lynne Scott, Linda Diane Pettine Jan 1997

Recognizing Gender Differences: A Comparative Analysis Of Two Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Judyth Lynne Scott, Linda Diane Pettine

Theses Digitization Project

This study explored the treatment of women's substance abuse from a critical theory perspective. The literature indicates that, within substance abuse treatment programs and in the research world, few treatment programs are sensitive to women's specific needs.


The Most Appropriate Educational Placement For Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Children In Residential Care, Margaret Cecilia Afana Jan 1997

The Most Appropriate Educational Placement For Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Children In Residential Care, Margaret Cecilia Afana

Theses Digitization Project

This research project utilized a post-positivist design for the purpose of exploring and determining the most appropriate educational placement for seriously emotionally disturbed children who reside in residential care and who are considered to be "high risk," both educationally and socially. It was the goal of the study, through qualitative research, to establish a basis for the successful education and social integration of SED children.


Chronic Fatigue And Immune Dysfunction Syndrome: Its Relationship To Underlying Emotional And Psychological Issues, Terri Lynn Alberts Jan 1997

Chronic Fatigue And Immune Dysfunction Syndrome: Its Relationship To Underlying Emotional And Psychological Issues, Terri Lynn Alberts

Theses Digitization Project

This post-positivist research study explored the possible relationship between Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and the presence of underlying psychological and emotional issues. An exploratory design with naturalistic methods of inquiry was utilized to investigate whether the presence, or absence, of these issues had any impact on the overall disease process.


A Literature Of Change: Slave Narrative Rhetoric In Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, Andrew Jack Loverde Jan 1996

A Literature Of Change: Slave Narrative Rhetoric In Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, Andrew Jack Loverde

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


An Exploratory Study Of Heroin Addicts' Perceptions Of Methadone Treatment, Sandra Ellen Nehring Jan 1996

An Exploratory Study Of Heroin Addicts' Perceptions Of Methadone Treatment, Sandra Ellen Nehring

Theses Digitization Project

Methadone treatment continues to be the most widely used treatment modality for heroin addiction despite continued controversy. The efficacy of methadone treatment has been determined primarily by statistical research of program outcomes. This study explored heroin addicts' perceptions of methadone treatment.


Correlation Study Of Methamphetamine Abuse And Resultant Levels Of Child Neglect, Marjorie Nodelman-Niedringhaus Jan 1996

Correlation Study Of Methamphetamine Abuse And Resultant Levels Of Child Neglect, Marjorie Nodelman-Niedringhaus

Theses Digitization Project

This positivist research project will attempt to show a correlation between levels of child neglect and proportionate levels of methamphetamine abuse. The term abuse will be used to refer to the chronic, compulsive use of methamphetamine in such a manner, that it will assume a central and negative role in the individual's life style and will result in impaired functioning and parenting.


Male Sexual Abuse: A Retrospective Study, Gary Wayne Deaton Jan 1996

Male Sexual Abuse: A Retrospective Study, Gary Wayne Deaton

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Factors Affecting Hispanic Adolescent Substance Abuse, Patricia Joanne Williams Jan 1996

Factors Affecting Hispanic Adolescent Substance Abuse, Patricia Joanne Williams

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


A Pre-Test/Post-Test Analysis Of Value, Behavioral And Spritual Changes In Drug Treatment, Ralph Olav Jacobsson Jan 1996

A Pre-Test/Post-Test Analysis Of Value, Behavioral And Spritual Changes In Drug Treatment, Ralph Olav Jacobsson

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


A Qualitative Research Study On Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Miriam Irvin, Wilma Shepard Jan 1995

A Qualitative Research Study On Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Miriam Irvin, Wilma Shepard

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Examination Of The Link Between Primary Drug Of Choice And Ethnic Origin In Male Military Veterans, Karen Louise Hanna Jan 1995

Examination Of The Link Between Primary Drug Of Choice And Ethnic Origin In Male Military Veterans, Karen Louise Hanna

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


A Qualitative Research Study On Aging Latino Substance Abusers, Socorro Maria Ruvalcaba, Lupe Ayon Perez Jan 1994

A Qualitative Research Study On Aging Latino Substance Abusers, Socorro Maria Ruvalcaba, Lupe Ayon Perez

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


The Assessment And Recognition Of Childhood Abuse Among Former Patton State Hospital Patients By Psychiatric Social Workers, Bonnie A. Criner, Hope M. Young Jan 1994

The Assessment And Recognition Of Childhood Abuse Among Former Patton State Hospital Patients By Psychiatric Social Workers, Bonnie A. Criner, Hope M. Young

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Stereotypical Sex-Roles: A Barrier To Success In Addiction Treatment?, Paul Walter Sharpe Jan 1994

Stereotypical Sex-Roles: A Barrier To Success In Addiction Treatment?, Paul Walter Sharpe

Theses Digitization Project

Hypothesis on success in addiction treatment programs as measured by BEM Sex-Role Inventory.


Intervention Strategies Which Enable Families To Be Reunified And Foster A Successful Case Closure Within The County Of San Bernardino Department Of Public Social Services, Juliana Caryl Koenig Jan 1994

Intervention Strategies Which Enable Families To Be Reunified And Foster A Successful Case Closure Within The County Of San Bernardino Department Of Public Social Services, Juliana Caryl Koenig

Theses Digitization Project

Perinatal complications resulting from either alcohol or drug abuse include a high incidence of stillbirths, fetal distress, asphyxia, prematurity, low birth weight, pneumonia, congenital malformations, cerebral infarction, and an increased risk to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.


Feminine Socialization Or Codependency, Anna Claire Trimble, Donna Marie Venardos Jan 1993

Feminine Socialization Or Codependency, Anna Claire Trimble, Donna Marie Venardos

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.