Adolescents in Drug and Alcohol Treatment: Do They Gain Knowledge on Addiction?
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
27-4-2009 10:00 AM
End Date
27-4-2009 12:00 PM
Student's Major
Social Work
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Christine Black-Hughes
Mentor's Department
Social Work
Mentor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (2008), 82 percent of high school seniors have used alcohol, 50 percent have used marijuana and 9 percent have used cocaine. It also reports that binge drinking almost of high school seniors is 30 percent and of 10th graders is 24 percent. Clients who have attended a treatment program for chemical dependency have learned many key issues in regards to the treatment process and relapse issues. Clients that are entering treatment for the first time lack the insight and education concerning some of these issues. In a research study conducted at an adolescent treatment facility in a metropolitan area of Minnesota, clients receive a significant amount of treatment dealing with these issues. The research study consisted of a pre- and post-test in regards to knowledge gained about chemical dependency. Clients were administered the test at intake and then upon discharge. This is a study sample of convenience. This research project analyzes the students' knowledge prior to admissions in comparison to knowledge gained during treatment.
Adolescents in Drug and Alcohol Treatment: Do They Gain Knowledge on Addiction?
CSU Ballroom
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (2008), 82 percent of high school seniors have used alcohol, 50 percent have used marijuana and 9 percent have used cocaine. It also reports that binge drinking almost of high school seniors is 30 percent and of 10th graders is 24 percent. Clients who have attended a treatment program for chemical dependency have learned many key issues in regards to the treatment process and relapse issues. Clients that are entering treatment for the first time lack the insight and education concerning some of these issues. In a research study conducted at an adolescent treatment facility in a metropolitan area of Minnesota, clients receive a significant amount of treatment dealing with these issues. The research study consisted of a pre- and post-test in regards to knowledge gained about chemical dependency. Clients were administered the test at intake and then upon discharge. This is a study sample of convenience. This research project analyzes the students' knowledge prior to admissions in comparison to knowledge gained during treatment.
Recommended Citation
Martin, Sara. "Adolescents in Drug and Alcohol Treatment: Do They Gain Knowledge on Addiction?." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 27, 2009.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2009/poster-session-A/9
