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31	Towards an integral metatheory of addiction Du 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) Integral theory Addiction Substance abuse Substance dependence Etiological models of addiction Ontological foundation Integral Enactment Theory Integral methodological pluralism Integral ontological pluralism Integral epistemological pluralism 362.29 Substance abuse--Etiology Substance abuse--Philosophy Substance abuse--Psychological aspects Compulsive behavior--Etiology Acting out (Psychology) Addicts--Psychology Metatheory Interdisciplinary research
32	Naltrexone maintenance therapy with pellet implantation as an aid for relapse prevention of heroin dependent individuals : a South African perspective Van 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)) Abstinence Antagonist Heroin Illicit substances Interpretative phenomenology Marlatt’s relapse prevention model Naltrexone pellet implant Relapse prevention South Africa Substance dependence 362.29360968 Opioids -- Antagonists Drug abuse -- South Africa -- Prevention Drug abuse -- Treatment -- South Africa Heroin abuse -- Research -- South Africa
33	Towards an integral metatheory of addiction Du 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) Integral theory Addiction Substance abuse Substance dependence Etiological models of addiction Ontological foundation Integral Enactment Theory Integral methodological pluralism Integral ontological pluralism Integral epistemological pluralism 362.29 Substance abuse -- Etiology Substance abuse -- Philosophy Substance abuse -- Psychological aspects Compulsive behavior -- Etiology Acting out (Psychology) Addicts -- Psychology Metatheory Interdisciplinary research
34	Neuropsychological assessment of executive functions in substance dependence populations: a systematic review Jansen 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) Neuropsychological assessment Executive functions Substance dependence Addiction Systematic review Cognition Attention Working memory Decision making Wisconsin Card Sorting Test Stroop Trail Making Test 153.93 Neuropsychological tests Substance abuse Cognition -- Effect of drugs on Decision making -- Psychological aspects Wisconsin Card Sorting Test Trail Making Test Test of Nonverbal Intelligence
35	Factors Associated With Readiness For Treatment In A Sample Of Substance-Dependent, Trauma-Exposed Incarcerated Women Hrouda, Debra R. 02 September 2014 (has links) No description available. Behavioral Sciences Clinical Psychology Criminology Gender Gender Studies Management Legal Studies Mental Health Public Policy Social Work Womens Studies women jail Transtheoretical Model behavior change ambivalence problem recognition substance dependence or abuse trauma exposed PTSD engagement mandated treatment SOCRATES motivation cocaine criminal justice sanctions offender TTM

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