Difficulties and coping strategies of male drug dependents undergoing rehabilitation.
Date of Publication
2001
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
Subject Categories
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Abstract/Summary
The study aimed to identify and describe the difficulties and coping strategies experienced by male drug dependents presently undergoing drug rehabilitation for the first time. A qualitative descriptive research design and a multi-method approach, which comprises a personal interview and a focus group discussion, was conducted. The participants are composed of 20 male drug dependents from the Dangerous Drugs Board-European Union Treatment and Rehabilitation Center. Based from the results, most of the subjects voluntarily entered the rehabilitation center though they found it hard to admit that they need therapy because of pride and denial. Most believed that voluntary admission in the center would result to a more successful treatment. The difficulties of the participants include adjusting to the rehabilitation center, withdrawal symptoms and social isolation from family, friends, and community. They deal with these difficulties by employing defense-oriented responses. Their counselors, fellow residents and family play an important role in helping the subjects deal with their difficulties.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU10449
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
128 leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Drug abuse--Treatment; Drug addicts--Rehabilitation
Recommended Citation
Apodaca, C., Castaneda, C., & Villanueva, C. (2001). Difficulties and coping strategies of male drug dependents undergoing rehabilitation.. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10373
Embargo Period
9-2021