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The Role of Meditation in Addiction Recovery
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Pruett, James M.; Nishimura, Nancy J.; Priest, Ronnie – Counseling and Values, 2007
The authors examined the role of meditation as an important component in addiction recovery. Successful addiction recovery is often related to an individual's ability to develop and use a repertoire of coping behaviors, including the ability to maintain an ongoing awareness of one's vulnerability. These learned behaviors serve as reliable…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Substance Abuse, Coping, Metacognition
Gender Differences Associated with Adolescent Substance Abuse: Comparisons and Implications for Treatment.
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Toray, Tamina; And Others – Family Relations, 1991
Examined gender differences in etiology, referral, and treatment for substance abuse in adolescents (n=930) in treatment. Major differences were found between males and females; suicide attempts, physical/sexual abuse, and family drug history were higher for females than for males. Males and females were similar in their patterns of drug abuse.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Drug Abuse, Drug Rehabilitation
Ethnic Differences in Substance Use Patterns in a Sample of Pregnant Substance-Using Women in Treatment.
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Namyniuk, Lorraine; Brems, Christiane; Kuka-Hindin, Carolee – Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 2001
Investigates substance use patterns among 192 pregnant substance-using women to assess whether ethnic differences exist regarding drugs of choice, frequency and recency of use, and severity of use. Results reveal that substance use patterns differed across ethic groups. Findings suggest that prevention and intervention efforts have to be tailored…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Counseling Techniques, Cultural Differences, Drug Rehabilitation
Drugs and the Brain.
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National Institutes of Health (DHHS), Bethesda, MD. – 1991
This booklet explores various aspects of drug addiction, with a special focus on drugs' effects on the brain. A brief introduction presents information on the rampant use of drugs in society and elaborates the distinction between drug abuse and drug addiction. Next, a detailed analysis of the brain and its functions is given. Drugs target the more…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Brain, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Drug Abuse
Complex Developmental Issues of Prenatal Drug Exposure.
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Kronstadt, Diana – Future of Children, 1991
Reviews studies of the effects of prenatal drug exposure on child development, and reviews ideal early intervention programs. Researchers agree that prenatal drug exposure is only one of many factors that can influence a child's development. Specialized treatment programs and family support can ameliorate prenatal drug exposure effects. (SLD)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Child Development, Congenital Impairments
Drug Abusers' Perceptions of Factors Related to Drug Abuse.
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Billips, Kathleen; And Others – 1994
Researchers surveyed 78 clients in drug abuse treatment facilities to determine their perceptions regarding factors related to their use and abuse of drugs. About 40% of the sample began using drugs between 11 and 15 years of age. Males tended to begin using drugs at an earlier age than did females. Over 90% of participants reported using drugs…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Adults, Alcohol Abuse