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Towards an integral metatheory of addictionDu Plessis, Guy Pierre 11 1900 (has links)
Addiction is one of the most significant problems facing contemporary society.
Consequently many scholars, institutions and clinicians have sought to understand this
complex phenomenon, as is evident in the abundance of etiological models of addiction
in existence today. A literature review pointed that there is little consensus regarding the
nature and etiopathogenesis of addiction, and integrative models have not yet been able to
provide the sought-after integration. In addressing this problem, this study offers a
theoretical analysis of the paradigmatic and meta-paradigmatic suitability of Integral
Theory in the design of an integrated metatheory of addiction. The data consisted of the
most prominent etiological theories and models of addiction. The study focused on
several essential features constituting the architectonic of any metatheory that attempts to
provide conceptual scaffolding for the construction of a comprehensive metatheory of
addiction. The criteria for the construction of a metatheory were conceptual integration,
ontological span, ontological depth, empirical validity and internal consistency. Integral
Theory was critically assessed in terms of each of the abovementioned criteria. The study
suggests that Integral Theory is eminently suitable as a philosophical foundation for the
development of an integrated metatheory of addiction. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology)
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Naltrexone maintenance therapy with pellet implantation as an aid for relapse prevention of heroin dependent individuals : a South African perspectiveVan der Walt, Hugo Denton 09 1900 (has links)
Heroin use and dependency is a growing concern within South Africa, individuals face difficulty in remaining abstinent from the use of heroin due to constant relapse. The opioid antagonist known as the naltrexone pellet implant offers an alternative form of aid to relapse prevention in the recovery and abstinence from heroin dependency. This qualitative study explored the subjective experiences and perceptions of heroin dependent individuals, that made use of the naltrexone pellet implant. This study was rooted in the interpretive, qualitative paradigm where a phenomenological research design was used. Participants were selected using a purposive, snowball sampling technique and four individuals who had made use of the naltrexone pellet implant for the aid in heroin dependency for a minimum of three-months were interviewed. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to extract recurrent themes across participants. The findings suggested that the use of the naltrexone pellet implant was beneficial in the aid for relapse prevention from heroin use. Furthermore, the exploration of difficulties that were faced in remaining abstinent, the attempt to make use of the naltrexone pellet implant and the physical and psychological aspects regarding the use of this alternative method of remaining abstinent were explored in this study. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology (Research Consultation))
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Towards an integral metatheory of addictionDu Plessis, Guy Pierre 11 1900 (has links)
Addiction is one of the most significant problems facing contemporary society.
Consequently many scholars, institutions and clinicians have sought to understand this
complex phenomenon, as is evident in the abundance of etiological models of addiction
in existence today. A literature review pointed that there is little consensus regarding the
nature and etiopathogenesis of addiction, and integrative models have not yet been able to
provide the sought-after integration. In addressing this problem, this study offers a
theoretical analysis of the paradigmatic and meta-paradigmatic suitability of Integral
Theory in the design of an integrated metatheory of addiction. The data consisted of the
most prominent etiological theories and models of addiction. The study focused on
several essential features constituting the architectonic of any metatheory that attempts to
provide conceptual scaffolding for the construction of a comprehensive metatheory of
addiction. The criteria for the construction of a metatheory were conceptual integration,
ontological span, ontological depth, empirical validity and internal consistency. Integral
Theory was critically assessed in terms of each of the abovementioned criteria. The study
suggests that Integral Theory is eminently suitable as a philosophical foundation for the
development of an integrated metatheory of addiction. / Psychology / M. A. (Psychology)
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Neuropsychological assessment of executive functions in substance dependence populations: a systematic reviewJansen van Vuuren, Jacques 11 1900 (has links)
The role of executive functioning in substance dependence and addiction has received
increased attention in recent years; however, the findings of empirical studies are at times
contradictory and difficult to compare at face value. To address the current state of
fragmentation and to delineate the current body of knowledge a systematic review of
existing studies was conducted. The synthesis of the findings from these studies confirmed
that lower neuropsychological performance scores of executive functioning are observed
in substance dependent populations. Furthermore, the synthesis of the components of these
studies provided a comprehensive overview and revealed a number of critical gaps in the
current body of knowledge. The gaps include limitations concerning specific
demographics of the samples studied (under-representation of females, adolescents, the
elderly, individuals with limited education, and individuals from Africa, Oceania, Asia,
Latin America and the Caribbean), as well as the scarce number of studies investigating
specific substances; insufficient longitudinal studies; and the fragmentation of executive
functioning as a theoretical construct. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology)
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Factors Associated With Readiness For Treatment In A Sample Of Substance-Dependent, Trauma-Exposed Incarcerated WomenHrouda, Debra R. 02 September 2014 (has links)
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