Substance Abuse Treatment in United States Prisons: A Social Work Perspective

A literature review was completed to explore the existing, scholarly articles concerning substance abuse treatment programs offered in different U.S. prisons. The theoretical perspectives that were applied in the treatment of inmates were analyzed, and recommendations were given about how to expand...

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Published in:Journal of human behavior in the social environment 2011-10, Vol.21 (7), p.744-751
Main Authors: Andrews, Danielle, Feit, Marvin D., Everett, Krystle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
assets-based community development
biopsychosocial
Community Development
Drug abuse
Health psychology
Intervention
Literature Reviews
Prisoners
Prisons
Social Work
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse treatment
Treatment
United States of America
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Summary:A literature review was completed to explore the existing, scholarly articles concerning substance abuse treatment programs offered in different U.S. prisons. The theoretical perspectives that were applied in the treatment of inmates were analyzed, and recommendations were given about how to expand upon completed work with these individuals. Upon examination, it was discovered that the primary theories and models used in various types of substance abuse treatment are biopsychosocial, systems, and assets-based community development models. Strategies and interventions were also developed based on the knowledge presented in the articles, and implications for social work practice were considered in the process.
ISSN:1091-1359
1540-3556
DOI:10.1080/10911359.2011.614563