Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 401-434).

Thesis (M. Journ.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1972. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.Journ.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available in print.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1973. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Most investigations into the use of legally unavailable narcotics has been conducted by psychiatrists or psychiatrically oriented researchers. Consequently, there is little available data on the social aspects of the use of such drugs. The majority of this study reports on some of the social activities performed by drug users and focuses in particular on those activities related to the buying and selling of drugs, i.e., drug transactions. The observable features of these transactions are seen as being shaped by the drug user's folk or commonsense knowledge of the law and the methods the police employ to enforce it. A section of this study deals with the meaning of the term "drug addict". It is suggested that the answer to the question "What is a drug addict?" must consult the practices of those who are involved in activities related to "defining drug addicts". This study is based mainly on observations made in a setting where heroin, a legally unavailable narcotic, could be purchased. Other observations were made of the work routines of the members of a police drug squad and the staff members of a narcotic addiction treatment center. As an adjunct to the observational data, interviews were held with drug users, drug policemen, and drug treatment officials. / Arts, Faculty of / Sociology, Department of / Graduate

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2005. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

Thesis (M.A.)--George Mason University, 2008. / Vita: p. 80. Thesis director: Faye Taxman. Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Justice, Law, and Crime Policy. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed July 3, 2008). Includes bibliographical references (p. 72-79). Also issued in print.

The rising numbers of young drug abusers in Hong Kong have attracted much concern by the government. Unfortunately, there are few established studies that have been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the existing rehabilitation and treatment programs. The dearth of research in this area can compromise the potential for the improvement of current services and hinder the development of new intervention strategies. The present study aimed to help filling in this gap in the literature through the evaluation of Christian Zheng Sheng College, a school-based rehabilitation program. Across a year of observation, we documented the students’ improvements on a range of outcomes (i.e. self-efficacy, school engagement, civic responsibility, perceived social support and religious coping). We also examined whether the perceived quality of natural mentoring relationships established within Zheng Sheng were related to these changes. Across the four waves, the overall population displayed significant linear growths in all measured outcomes apart from civic responsibility and perceived social support. Results also revealed that the perceived closeness with an identified mentor in Zheng Sheng accounted for differential impact toward youth’s self-efficacy, civic responsibility and perceived social support. Implications of the findings were discussed in particular reference to other drug rehabilitation programs in Hong Kong. / published_or_final_version / Clinical Psychology / Master / Master of Social Sciences

Thesis (M.D.)--University of Hong Kong, 1972. / Typescript.