DELIVERING BIRTH AS A FACTOR OF DISCONTINUATION OF DRUG USE AMONGST WOMEN DRUG USERS IN GREECE

Georgia Drosou Social Worker, MSc, Special Needs Educator, Neonetal Intensive Care Unit, Ippokratio Hospital, Thessaloniki, Department of Developmental Pediatrics “Ap. Fokas”. Contact details: drosoy@gmail.com Abstract The present study tries to understand a number of factors that relevant to pregnancy and birth delivery of drug addicted women. The question is whether maternity on its own is […]

The drug treatment court model applied

Demetra Fr. Sorvatzioti, Assistant Professor, Law Department, School Of Law, University Of Nicosia.   ‘‘We don’t need drug treatment courts, we have already the appropriate mechanisms for dealing with the problem.’’[4]   Abstract Drug addiction is a cause of crime and non-treatment of the addiction leads to recidivism. Internationally, certain states have established drug treatment […]

Parental Attitudes and Perceptions in relation to cannabis use in adolescence

Kyriaki Archonti-Giannidou & Charalampos Poulopoulos[1] [1] Associate Professor, Democritus University of Thrace, chpoulo@socadm.duth.gr Abstract The present study aims to investigate the attitudes and perceptions of parents using cannabis in adolescence and their knowledge of prevention and treatment services. The research was based on quantitative methodology, using an anonymous questionnaire as a research tool, which was […]

Parental and School Management Practices of External Behavioral Problems of Elementary School Students

Maria Smyrnaki Contact details: marsmyrn@hotmail.com smirnaki@kethea-ariadni.gr Abstract This qualitative study examines the parental and school management practices of external behavioral problems of elementary school students, the ways students experience them and react to them, as well as their effectiveness according to the perception of parents, teachers and students. This case study took place in three […]

Implementing Poetry, Music and Technology in activating critical reflection among learners currently in drug treatment: a case study in the Adult Education School of KETHEA EXODOS

Efstathia Georgopoulou1 & Remos Armaos2 Μ.Ed., Language teacher- Adult trainer, email: efouskadoudoul@gmail.com, TelQ: +306944957543, +302321111584 Educational Researcher, Head of Staff Training Department, KETHEA ABSTRACT This paper concerns a case study that attempts to highlight the important role of art and ICT in unearthing critical thinking in the field of social vulnerable groups (ex-addicts). More specifically, […]

Graffiti, Substance Use and Strengths Perspective

Varvara Poulouktsi[1] & Charalampos Poulopoulos[2] [1] Varvara Poulouktsi, BA, MSc, Social Worker. [2] Charalampos Poulopoulos, Associate Professor of Social Work, Department of Social Administration and Political Science, Democritus University of Thrace, e-mail: chpoulo@socadm.duth.gr Abstract The aim of the present paper is to study the way in which informal street rules mould the coalescence of peers […]

THE IMPACT OF EXERCISE ON DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Panagiotis Ch. Diamantis1, Yannis Theodorakis & Marios Goudas 1Contact Details: diamadis702@hotmail.com ABSTRACT Aims: To explore perceptions of drug addicts regarding the exercise component of attending an abstinence-based residential rehabilitation program. Methods: 12 adult male participants took part at the study. The rehabilitation program lasted six months and exercise was included at the treatment program. Exercise […]

Choice, responsibility, freedom: their contribution to the etiology of addiction and treatment process

Maria Smyrnaki* & Ioanna Mitadi *Contact details: marsmyrn@hotmail.com smirnaki@kethea-ariadni.gr Abstract The following review is a synthesis of views, thoughts, concerns and links about the concepts of choice, responsibility and freedom. These are interdependent and complementary concepts that are closely related to how society is organized and how the individual functions within it, while they are […]

THE CONSTRUCTION OF MEANING IN GAMBLING AND IN THERAPY

Patouna Spyridoula [1] & Poulopoulos Charalampos [2] [1] Teacher ΒSc, MSc Counseling Psychology and Counseling in Education, Health and Work [2] Professor of Social Work, Department of Social Administration and Political Science, Democritus University of Thrace, e-mail: chpoulo@socadm.duth.gr ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to understand perceptions and experiences of persons dependent to gambling […]

ASSESSMENT OF EMPLOYEES’ COOPERATION NEEDS BETWEEN JUVENILE PROBATION SERVICES AND DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENCES: THE CASE OF THESSALONIKI

Dimitrios Theodoridis1 1Psychologist – Systemic Therapist, MSc in Legal Criminal Law & Dependencies, Head of Family Support Center of KETHEA ITHAKI Contact details: theodoridis@kethea-ithaki.gr Abstract Delinquency and substances use in adolescence are permanent social issues and cause concern in societies as well as in different scientific areas. The causes of such phenomena, their dimension and […]