The psychological and social changes experienced by drug dependents after rehabilitation treatment

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Roberto Javier

Defense Panel Member

Caridad Tarroja

Abstract/Summary

The people who are dependent on drugs are increasing, but not all of them go through rehabilitation treatment. The rehabilitation treatment provides a venue for the drug dependents to learn how to live without drugs. In the process, they are also taught how to handle various aspects of their lives. Going through that, the study aims to find out what social and psychological changes that the drug dependents experience after being released from the rehabilitation centers. The researchers conducted semi-structured interviews to 18 recovering drug dependents who are adults, who have completed rehabilitation treatment, and have been released from the rehabilitation center with a minimum of six months. The changes in the now recovering drug dependents include adjustments in their interaction with their family, friends and co-workers. There are also differences in their goals-they now form bigger and more concrete goals. In addition, the drug dependents gained insights and realizations on who they are to avoid their old self. Generally, the drug dependents experience a total transformation in their lifestyles.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15017

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

152 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Drug addicts; Drug addicts--Rehabilitation; Drug abuse--Treatment; Rehabilitation--Psychological aspects; Drugs--Physiological effect

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