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Psycho-educational approach to addiction: a case study
- Authors:
- STEEL Alan, RITCHIE Gordon
- Journal article citation:
- Drugs and Alcohol Today, 4(4), December 2004, pp.30-33.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This case study explores the potential of a psycho-educational approach to help a young unemployed man with learning difficulties and a history of drug and alcohol problems. Explores the potential of a psycho-educational approach to help the individual increase knowledge and motivation in order to begin to regain control and confidence in his life.
Interventions for people with alcohol use disorder and an intellectual disability: a review of the literature
- Author:
- DEGENHARDT Louisa
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 25(2), June 2000, pp.135-146.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Alcohol is the most commonly used psychoactive substance in the general population, and alcohol use disorder is among the most common forms of mental illness. There are a number of additional issues concerning problematic alcohol use that are of particular significance to those with an intellectual disability. This paper presents an outline of the interventions that may be appropriate for an adult with an alcohol use disorder and an intellectual disability. Future research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of interventions with this client group.
Alcohol and illicit drug misuse in people with learning disabilities: implications for research and service development
- Authors:
- TAGGART Laurence, HUXLEY Adam, BAKER Gill
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 2(1), March 2008, pp.11-21.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper offers readers a review of the literature on alcohol and illicit drug misuse in people with learning disabilities, focusing on six key areas. First, clarity is provided on the definition of ‘misuse’. Second, prevalence rates are examined along with the methodological difficulties involved in such studies, the authors arguing that prevalence rates are higher than current estimates. Third, the authors explore the relationship between the intra- and inter-personal risk factors. Fourth, the nature of substance misuse is explored, with a focus on offending behaviour. Fifth, a range of treatment modalities are described with a series of recommendations for more robust evidence-based interventions. Last, the authors explore the gaps in policy that lead to a dearth in service provision as well the barriers which people with learning disabilities face on entering treatment services. The paper cites four more innovative projects that address this population’s needs in England, and illustrates how Northern Ireland has positioned the needs of this hidden population within the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (Northern Ireland).
A psychiatrists guide to foetal alcohol spectrum disorders in mothers who drank heavily during pregnancy
- Authors:
- GRAY Ron, MUKHERJEE
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, 1(3), September 2007, pp.19-26.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Foetal alcohol spectrum describes a group of disorders caused by the consumption of prenatal alcohol. This article seeks to review the literature around some of the more difficult areas associated with the condition and present some insights into possible ways of managing the psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders seen in the context of the UK system in the NHS.
The Substance of young needs review 2001
- Authors:
- CHRISTIAN Jane, CROME Ilana, GILVARRY Eilish, JOHNSON Paul, McARDLE Paul, McCARTHY Steve
- Publisher:
- Health Advisory Service
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 138p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Many children who misuse substances have multiple antecedent and co-occurring mental health, social and educational problems. Often these date from preschool years , occur against even generations of diversity, occur in individuals with vulnerabilities such as learning difficulties and other developmental problems and are deeply entrenched. Consequently any successful intervention must be capable of addressing multiple vulnerabilities.
Social and therapeutic horticulture: evidence and messages from research
- Author:
- CENTRE FOR CHILD AND FAMILY RESEARCH
- Publisher:
- Loughborough University. Centre for Child and Family Research
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Loughborough
Summarises the main findings of a literature review on social and therapeutic horticulture with vulnerable client groups. More than 300 articles were examined in detail from over 1,000 available titles. Client groups studied included those recovering from major illness or injury, people with physical disabilities, people with learning difficulties and mental health problems, older people, offenders and those who misuse drugs or alcohol. Highlights the reported benefits.
Family studies review yearbook: volume 1; 1983
- Editors:
- OLSON David H., MILLER Brent C.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 1983
- Pagination:
- 768p.
- Place of publication:
- London