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Faith Based Programs In The Treatment Of Substance Abuse, Rhonda G. Burnett

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Relapse Prevention: Past, Present And Future, Lauren A. Kyriazes Ms.

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Addictive behavior is a difficult behavior to recover from. Luckily, over thirty years ago, researchers and professionals in the rehabilitation field have been able to change the way we treat addictions. This research looks into the past, present and future of relapse prevention to explore how the theories and models have shaped treatment. This overall view will give insight into the history and future of relapse prevention, treatment modalities and how professionals currently and in the future can benefit from past experiences. It is also important to look at the psychosocial implications addiction and treatment recovery can have on an …

Mindfulness-Based Interventions To Reduce Relapse In Clients With Alcohol Use Disorders, Tara R. Thompson

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: How Children Are Impacted Throughout Their Lives, Tytiana Davis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE RESEARCH PAPER

Tytiana Davis, for the Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, presented on November 7, 2014, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

TITLE: FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER: HOW CHILDREN ARE IMPACTED THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES

MAJOR PROFESSOR: Thomas D. Upton

The following research paper will be completed on the importance of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum -Disorder, and how children are possibly affected later in life and the impact it has on society. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder includes Full Blown Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Partial Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (pFAS), Alcohol related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND), Alcohol Related Birth Defects …

Animal-Assisted Therapy: Benefits And Implications For Professionals In The Field Of Rehabilitation, Amanda M. Mangalavite

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The use of animals for therapeutic purposes has been done for centuries. It wasn’t until the 20^th century when people began to realize the potential the human-animal interaction had on our overall health. Professionals and organizations began to implement animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and activities, and research began to see the benefits that it could produce. Animal-assisted therapy has shown to provide various populations of individuals with physiological and psychological benefits, including a decrease in anxiety and depression, better cardiovascular functioning, and an increase in socialization skills and functioning. AAT has the potential to provide the field of rehabilitation with …

The Effects Of Traumatic Brain Injury On Families, Annie M. Debaillie

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For individuals who sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), the disabling effects can greatly impact their life. The effects of a TBI can include physical, emotional, and cognitive impairments that can impact their ability to function in their everyday lives. The recovery process following a TBI can be extensive and costly. Many times the burden of the care and cost falls on the family of the individual with a TBI. Caring for the family member with a TBI can cause a disruption in the function of the family. This disruption can cause stress, anxiety, and burden within the family caregivers. …

Return – To – Work Programs: Employer Considerations, Elisabeth A. Hill

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Return – to – work programs are an essential element of the Workers’ Compensation process for successfully returning injured employees to work. Successful return-to-work has long- reaching effects for employer, employee, and society in general. Return-to-work programs have, historically, been proven to be cost-effective for employers over the long-term. However, employers still show hesitancy towards devoting full resources towards the programs due to cost concerns. Additionally, the recession has created a leaner workforce and employers are often operating on more constrained budgets, potentially causing more reductions in allocation of resources towards return-to-work efforts. This paper will examine current cost concerns …

U.S. Society And The Evolving Needs Of The Baby Boomer Generation As It Relates To Alzheimer's Disease, Rebecca A. Driver

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The Baby Boomer generation, those born between the years 1946-1964, are beginning to reach the age of when symptoms of initial onset of Alzheimer’s Disease become prevalent. This causes a concern for society in the United States due to the high number of persons that make up this generation that are likely to significantly increase the already high number of Alzheimer’s Disease cases in the United States. Causes for concern include the high number of people within this generation reaching age of initial onset of Alzheimer’s disease, the impact the disease as a whole on individuals, as well as their …

Psychosocial Implications For Students With Learning Disabilites, Jordan D. Short

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Students with learning disabilities face many challenges throughout their academic careers. There are numerous assessments to diagnose students and many strategies to assist them in the classroom. There are three main learning disabilities which students can be diagnosed with: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia. There are currently an estimated number of six million students who are diagnosed with a learning disability. This study investigated if students with learning disabilities face more psychosocial challenges than their peers without learning disabilities. This study focuses on the psychosocial implications that students with learning disabilities face from peers, parents and school personnel. These psychosocial implications …

Implications For Counselings Lesbians With Substance Use Issues, Staci Poe

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The topic of substance use in the lesbian population is reviewed including research related to counselor attitudes toward lesbians and other sexual minorities. Specialized substance treatment tailored for lesbians and other sexual minorities is discussed. Implications for improving positive treatment outcomes of lesbian individuals seeking substance treatment is addressed including education suggestions for counselors and counselors in training.

The Effectiveness Of Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Treatments Of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Nathan Seals

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The purpose of this paper is to review the effectiveness of medicinal and non-medicinal treatments of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This was accomplished through a comprehensive review of the literature related to this topic. ADHD affects a large amount of the population with prevalence rates reported to be between 2% and 7% (Bruchmuller, Margraf, & Schneider, 2012). Unfortunately, of the children who have been diagnosed with ADHD, 60% - 85% of them continue to exhibit these symptoms in adolescence and 60% of those diagnosed with pediatric ADHD will see their symptoms persist into their adult lives (Madaan, Daughton, Lubberstedt, Mattai, Vaughan, …

Youth In Transition Services, Margaret K. Henry

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The provision of an in-depth study through a comprehensive review of the literature on transition services for transition-aged-youth with disabilities in secondary school. With an outline of the transition process for transition-aged-youth with disabilities. The importance of the topic as well as its impact on the lives of transition-aged-youth with disabilities is given. An identification of evidence-based predictors, the importance of vocational rehabilitation counselors as well as various barriers to transition services will be covered within this document. Lastly, an interpretation of the literature its implications and recommendations are given.

Methamphetamine Use Among Hiv-Positive Men Who Have Sex With Men (Msm), Alexandria Markel

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The highly addictive drug methamphetamine has been associated with impairments in social and neurological functioning. With assistance from previous studies on methamphetamine use and HIV, the theory that the risk of HIV is increased with the use of methamphetamine will be supported. The purpose of this paper is to educate and illustrate the dangerous effects of methamphetamine use among individuals with HIV. The paper will conclude with an examination of possible HIV treatment and prevention options to better assist individuals who use methamphetamine.

Benefits Of Humor And Laughter: A Brief Introduction For Rehabilitation Counselors, Miranda G. Hoffmann

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Models And Theories Of Addiction And The Rehabilitation Counselor, Nora J. See

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Implications Of Traumatic Brain Injury In The Military, Jeremy Rosene

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a disability that affects many different people in many different ways. The impact the TBI has on a person’s life varies considerably based on the severity of the injury and other psychosocial factors. TBI is one of the disabilities that can and does affect people from all cultures, all age groups, and all socioeconomic groups. It is also known to some as the “invisible disability” because it can present with no obvious visible manifestations and also because the nature of the disability can impact the individual with the TBI’s ability to fully understand their own …

Recognizing The Impact Of Personal And Environmental Influences On Type 2 Diabetes Management, Johna S. Brown

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Globalization has drastically altered the way humans function. Modern ways of life have induced obesity and type 2 diabetes upsurges on a global level. Type 2 diabetes is a complex chronic illness that can be extremely difficult to prevent and manage. It requires strict consistency in terms of energy consumption, self-assessment, and physical activity. A wide array of variables impact human behavior and one’s ability to abide by such strict regimens. These variables can often be categorized as environmental or personal influences. Comprehensive understanding of these variables can provide insight to diabetics and health professions regarding barriers to diabetes management …

Parkinson Disease And Rehabilitation Administration And Services, Deanna Booker

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Learning Disabilities And Substance Use, Marqueeta L. Harrington

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Spinal Cord Injury: What Every Rehabilitation Counselor Should Know About Function And Independence, Monica M. Mccabe

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Development Of A Token Economy At The Evaluation And Developmental Center Transitional Living Program, Nicole M. Fuscaldo

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Psychosocial Issues With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder And Treatment For The Veteran Population, Joleen K. Skortz

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE RESEARCH PAPER OF

JOLEEN SKORTZ, for the Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, presented on June 28, 2012 at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

TITLE: Psychosocial Issues with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Treatment for the Veteran Population

MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. James E. Bordieri, Ph.D

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is an anxiety disorder that occurs after a traumatic event in which the threat of serious injury or death was experienced or witnessed. Symptoms of PTSD are wide ranging often include psychiatric co-morbidity that can significantly affect many aspects of an individual’s life. Evidence suggests that PTSD among …

Co-Occurring Mental Health And Substance Use Disorders: A Review Of Issues And Clinical Approaches For Dual Diagnosis, Jacob Aaron Weatherford

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Individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder (SUD) encounter a number of challenges that significantly diminish their quality of life. As compared to persons with either a mental illness or SUD alone, those with co-occurring disorders often have significantly more impairment in functioning, more severe symptoms, and are at an increased risk of health problems, hospitalization, incarceration, and suicide, amongst other negative consequences. Furthermore, those with co-occurring disorders are often more difficult to engage and retain in treatment, and have a worse prognosis than those with a single disorder. Treatment facilities are often not equipped with adequate assessment …

Treatment For Persons With Heroin Addiction, Angie K. Mcduffie

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Heroin addiction is devastating to both the person addicted and to society. Attempts to treat heroin addiction have proved difficult due to the extreme addictive qualities of the drug. Medication-assisted recovery or pharmacotherapy, such as methadone and buprenorphine, are controversial in that it is providing a medication that has similar qualities of heroin itself. Behavioral treatments alone have limited success due to many factors. The literature presented will provide a look at heroin and heroin addiction, as well as a comprehensive study of outpatient treatments that are currently being used. The purpose of this study is to determine the most …

Alcohol Abuse Among Persons With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Alissa Sisirak

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The Epidemic Of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Veterans, Tai Hawk

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Syringe And Needle Exchange Programs: A Valuable Harm Reduction Technique In The Battle Against Injection Drug Use, Stephanie M. Woods

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In the last two decades there has been a growing interest surrounding the topic of clean needle exchange programs, the effects they have on injection drug users, their effectiveness in the prevention and spreading of HIV, AIDS and other blood borne pathogens, the cost surrounding the operation of NEPs and SEPs, and their beneficialness on society as a whole. The objective of this research paper is to examine all the aforementioned facets as well as other benefits that stem from NEPs and SEPs. Since injection drug use is driving HIV epidemics in many countries and accounts for almost a third …

Navigating The Illinois Workers Compensation Act: A Guide For Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals, Jennifer L. Carril

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The Need For Specialized Programs For Lgbt Individuals In Substance Abuse Treatment, Erin E. Mooney

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Specialized substance abuse treatment programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals are limited. Specialized treatment programs offer unique and tailored services to ‘special populations’ in order to provide effective treatment. The services offered in these programs are proven to be especially helpful and effective for LGBT individuals. Many researchers have suggested that LGBT-Specific substance abuse programs have better treatment outcomes for LGBT individuals than mainstream treatment programs. LGBT individuals have been said to have much higher rates of substance abuse than their heterosexual counterparts. They also face discrimination, prejudice, negative attitudes and behavior, and unique life experiences that …

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder And Returning U.S. Veterans: A Comprehensive Review Of The Literature And Its Implications, Amanda D. Chesnek

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The topic of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in veterans returning from the military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan is reviewed in an in-depth study through a comprehensive review of the literature. A thorough definition of PTSD is provided. An approach to identifying the pertinent literature will be outlined. The importance of the topic is discussed, including prevalence as well as impact to the individual veterans affected. Impact on veterans’ families will also be reviewed, as well as how PTSD is affecting the nation and society. Various treatments and barriers to treatment will be reviewed, along with screening tools and prevention …