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Baker, Timothy B.; Piper, Megan E.; McCarthy, Danielle E.; Majeskie, Matthew R.; Fiore, Michael C. – Psychological Review, 2004
This article offers a reformulation of the negative reinforcement model of drug addiction and proposes that the escape and avoidance of negative affect is the prepotent motive for addictive drug use. The authors posit that negative affect is the motivational core of the withdrawal syndrome and argue that, through repeated cycles of drug use and…
Descriptors: Cues, Substance Abuse, Negative Reinforcement, Cognitive Processes
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Milford, Jaime L.; Austin, Julia L.; Smith, Jane Ellen – International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, 2007
The Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) are both highly effective and empirically validated psychosocial approaches to the treatment of addictions whose unique designs may help achieve certain public health objectives. Literature will be reviewed to examine the potential impact of CRA and…
Descriptors: Public Health, Reinforcement, Public Policy, Theory Practice Relationship
Onken, Lisa Simon; Blaine, Jack D. – 1990
This monograph is based on the papers from a technical review. These papers are included: (1) Psychotherapy and Counseling Research in Drug Abuse Treatment: Questions, Problems, and Solutions (Lisa Onken, Jack Blaine); (2) Psychotherapy and Counseling for Methadone-Maintained Opiate Addicts: Results of Research Studies (George Woody, A. T.…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation
Wilson, Nan Kelly – 1991
This practicum was designed to enhance the parenting skills of drug-addicted recovering women (N=8) and to give opportunities for successful family experiences in a half-way house setting. A curriculum was developed, weekly group meetings were held, guest speakers were presented, mothers were assisted with individual problems, and the program was…
Descriptors: Attachment Behavior, Child Rearing, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation
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Kilmann, Peter R.; Howell, Robert J. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1974
This study compared the outcome of external and internal scorers on the locus of control scale and considered the association between internal-external orientation and direct and nondirect marathon group therapy. The findings suggest that internals are better therapeutic risks than externals, regardless of a direct or nondirect therapist…
Descriptors: Drug Addiction, Females, Group Structure, Group Therapy
Acampora, Alfonso P., Ed.; Nebelkopf, Ethan, Ed. – 1986
This document contains seven papers from the ninth World Conference of Therapeutic Communities that provide an international perspective on the therapeutic community (TC) movement as it is today. Papers include: (1) "What's Happening on an International Level" (William B. O'Brien); (2) "Therapeutic Communities of America"…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation, Health
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Friel, Leo F.; Saltonstall, Margaret B. – Child Welfare, 1974
This article, excerpted from a study of the Massachusetts Committee on Children and Youth, explores ways to provide legal protection for drug-addicted infants, and co ncludes that there is a striking need for a central reporting system for all infants born to drug-addicted women. (CS)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Child Abuse, Child Advocacy, Drug Addiction
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Ozmon, Kenneth L.; And Others – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1974
Descriptors: Drug Addiction, Drug Education, Psychological Patterns, School Community Relationship
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Powers, Robert J. – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1974
The maturity of vocational attitudes of 103 narcotic addicts from New York City and of 46 of their peers was assessed. Comparison between scores of the addicts and their peers showed the former to have significantly lower maturity of vocational attitudes. (Author)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Career Education, Career Guidance, Drug Addiction
Kesling, John H. – J Sch Health, 1969
Presented at the Seminar in Health Science, Ball State University, Department of Physiology and Health Science, August 7, 1968.
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Legislation, Federal Legislation
Shainline, Jack W. – Educ, 1969
Descriptors: College Students, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Health
Sawyer, Paul – French Rev, 1969
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Drug Addiction, English Literature, French
Fort, Joel – 1968
The social and legal policies that control or prevent the use of mind-altering drugs are the main cause of the social problems arising from their use. The existing policies are ineffective; the wrong drugs receive the most attention and laws are directed at the wrong phase of the cycle of promotion, distribution and use. The following reforms are…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Legislation, Health Education
National Inst. on Drug Abuse (DHEW/PHS), Rockville, MD. National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information. – 1971
This selected list of references is designed to provide an introduction to both scientific and popular drug abuse literature. Criteria for selection are presented and include: (1) 1969 or 1970 books by recognized and authoritative writers, (2) current and responsible research, (3) classic books, articles and studies, and (4) factual popular…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Legislation
Johnson, Robert B.; And Others – 1970
A brief historical review of attempts to control the abuse of drugs introduces a series of tables listing pertinent information about drugs of potential abuse. Each table provides the common commercial and slang names for the drugs, their medical and legal classification, their potential for emotional and physical dependence, whether the user…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Charts, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
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