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Perceptions Of Motivation In The Recovery Process Among African American Women With Children, Raven Nicole Pagson
Perceptions Of Motivation In The Recovery Process Among African American Women With Children, Raven Nicole Pagson
Theses Digitization Project
Substance abusing women with children are a diverse group, but some of them are among the most disadvantaged individuals in the United States. These women are in dire need of effective treatment modalities in order to sustain sobriety. Using a quantitative research design, this study examines the perception of motivation in the recovery process among African American women with children. Through research surveys these women identify the motivating factors necessary for successful treatment outcomes. Scales were created to measure extrinsic motivators, intrinsic motivators, and barriers to treatment. Factors examined included attendance at twelve step meetings, church attendance, court mandates, family …
Substance Abuse Treatment: Perceptions From The Client's Point Of View, Margarita Brunilda Salazar
Substance Abuse Treatment: Perceptions From The Client's Point Of View, Margarita Brunilda Salazar
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of this study was to explore and analyze the perceptions of treatment effectiveness among substance abuse clients involved in Bilingual Family Counseling Outpatient Treatment. The intent was to have a better understanding of a treatment centers program's outcome from the clients' point of view and its effectiveness in terms of the usefulness to the client.
Women's Perception Of Substance Abuse Treatment And How It Affects Compliance, Jessica Lynn Watkins
Women's Perception Of Substance Abuse Treatment And How It Affects Compliance, Jessica Lynn Watkins
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to investigate how women's perceptions of the helpfulness of services received at a substance abuse treatment clinic affected their compliance with the treatment program. The study surveyed thirty-two women who were receiving treatment from Inland Behavioral and Health Services. The study investigated the efficacy of these elements: parenting classes, health classes, substance abuse therapy groups, group therapy, drug screening, health clinics, Narcotics Anonymous meetings, Dual Diagnosis Anonymous meetings, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, homeless support services, individual therapy, case managers, daycare, transportation.
A Process Evaluation Of The Riverside County Dependency Recovery Drug Court, Philip Marshall Breitenbucher, Sean Collins Sullivan
A Process Evaluation Of The Riverside County Dependency Recovery Drug Court, Philip Marshall Breitenbucher, Sean Collins Sullivan
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of the "Key Components" as identified by the Department of Justice (1998) into the Riverside County Dependency Recovery Drug Court Program.
Factors In Older Adults' Resistance To Substance Abuse Treatment, Donnie Redl
Factors In Older Adults' Resistance To Substance Abuse Treatment, Donnie Redl
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that cause resistance in older adults to participation in substance abuse treatment programs.
Inadequate Substance Abuse Assessment As A Contributory Factor To Child Abuse And Neglect, Gary Eugene Graves
Inadequate Substance Abuse Assessment As A Contributory Factor To Child Abuse And Neglect, Gary Eugene Graves
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined an important, yet underreported, area of family service agency assessments, the failure to adequately screen for substance abuse issues. A self-report screening instrument was used to accurately determine substance abuse frequency rates, instead of using the current clinician-directed questioning. New agency clients were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (self-report) or the control group (clinician-directed) to determine if assessment accuracy improved.
Substance Abuse Treatment For Single Mothers: A Needs Assessment, Leslie Hoskin
Substance Abuse Treatment For Single Mothers: A Needs Assessment, Leslie Hoskin
Theses Digitization Project
This project assesses the feasibility of establishing a substance abuse treatment program that provides services to women and their children in the Morongo Basin area of the California Desert.
Depression And Its Causes In Women Recovering From Substance Abuse, Angelica Silvia Garcia, Coralyn Finlayson Mccabe
Depression And Its Causes In Women Recovering From Substance Abuse, Angelica Silvia Garcia, Coralyn Finlayson Mccabe
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to determine the extent environmental problems such as family history of substance abuse, loneliness and lack of support contribute to high levels of depression for substance abusing women seeking recovery in residential treatment facilities.
Causes Of Substance Abuse Relapse Among Mexican American And Anglo Males, Carlos Alberto Mauriz
Causes Of Substance Abuse Relapse Among Mexican American And Anglo Males, Carlos Alberto Mauriz
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Constructivist Research Project Needs Assessment Of Rural Drug Court Clients: A Case Study, Patricia Miriam Gomez-Gillard
Constructivist Research Project Needs Assessment Of Rural Drug Court Clients: A Case Study, Patricia Miriam Gomez-Gillard
Theses Digitization Project
This constructivist research project qualitatively assessed the needs of both drug court clients and the treatment team in a rural California community utilizing the "hermeneutic dialectic process."
Intimacy Perceptions & Sexual Attitudes Of Recovering Alcoholics, Kathy Caviness Fair
Intimacy Perceptions & Sexual Attitudes Of Recovering Alcoholics, Kathy Caviness Fair
Theses Digitization Project
This study's objective was to research viewpoints on intimacy and sexuality among recovering alcholics.
Predictors Of Client Completion For A Long-Term Christian-Based Residential Addiction Treatment Program, Dena Carol Carey, Marianne Louise Grant
Predictors Of Client Completion For A Long-Term Christian-Based Residential Addiction Treatment Program, Dena Carol Carey, Marianne Louise Grant
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
An Examination Of The Association Between Psychosocial Stressors And Drinking Patterns Among Gay Men, Dawn Melissa Linne, Jamie Danielle Grossberg
An Examination Of The Association Between Psychosocial Stressors And Drinking Patterns Among Gay Men, Dawn Melissa Linne, Jamie Danielle Grossberg
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined alcohol usage among gay men in terms of the relationship between specific psychosocial stressors and rates of alcohol usage.
The Effect Of Substance Abuse On Nonverbal Emotional Expressiveness, Amy Lee Gnade
The Effect Of Substance Abuse On Nonverbal Emotional Expressiveness, Amy Lee Gnade
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to compare nonverbal emotional expressiveness between substance users and nonsubstance users.
Perceived Social Support: Its Impact On Length Of Sobriety, Carol Richert Guy
Perceived Social Support: Its Impact On Length Of Sobriety, Carol Richert Guy
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the relationship between perceived social support and length of sobriety. In particular this study investigated whether higher reports of perceived social support had an effect on an individual's length of sobriety. Sixty-seven male and female residents of an inpatient alcohol and drug treatment center participated in this study.
Ethnic Make Up Of Individuals Who Receive Services From San Bernardino County's Mentally Ill Homeless Program, Cynthia Sophia Roth-Felter
Ethnic Make Up Of Individuals Who Receive Services From San Bernardino County's Mentally Ill Homeless Program, Cynthia Sophia Roth-Felter
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the ethnic makeup of individuals who seek services from San Bernardino County, Department of Behavioral Health, Mentally Ill Homeless program.
Long Term Drug And Alcohol Treatment Program: An Outcome Study Comparing Secular-Based Treatment With Faith-Based Treatment For Addiction, Ruby Lee Adams
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.
An Exploration Of The Role Of Spirituality In Recovery From Alcoholism, Juliet Suzanne Boldi, Jamileth Lara
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.
Determining How Stressors Effect The Onset Of Substance Abuse In Runaways, Christopher Parrish Rosselli
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.
A Quantitative Study Of Parental Drug Use And Its Effects On Attachment, Kathern Ruth Lowe
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.
Evaluating Program And Client Characteristics Associated With Early Dropout In An Outpatient Drug And Alcohol Clinic: A Restrospective Study, Marlene Fern Clark
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
Cocaine Usage And Sentencing Of African American Males, Harun Hazim
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Recognizing Gender Differences: A Comparative Analysis Of Two Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Judyth Lynne Scott, Linda Diane Pettine
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.
An Exploratory Study Of Heroin Addicts' Perceptions Of Methadone Treatment, Sandra Ellen Nehring
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
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.
Factors Affecting Hispanic Adolescent Substance Abuse, Patricia Joanne Williams
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
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 Literature Of Change: Slave Narrative Rhetoric In Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, Andrew Jack Loverde
A Literature Of Change: Slave Narrative Rhetoric In Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man, Andrew Jack Loverde
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
A Qualitative Research Study On Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Miriam Irvin, Wilma Shepard
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
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.