Physical Disability versus Developmental Disability - Addiction and Psychology

Disability has been part of society from time begun, however, the study sorted out to inquire what exactly people thought about physical disability as well as developmental disability. The study made participants think along the lines of the perspectives they had  about  the  two  disorders  and  brought out the differences they had about them. This study was conducted in  the Abelemkpe and Dzorwulu vicinity where participants were selected based on their convenience. The study was developed from a qualitative methodology  and  semi  structured  interview  guides  were  used.  Form  the  study  it  was  brought to light that people were more accepting towards persons with developmental disabilities as compared to persons with developmental disabilities. They also made comparisons on the demandingness and care giving both needed, education and job prospects.

Read more...PDF in Iris Publishers

Psychodrama with Heroin Addicts Returning from Duty in Vietnam - Addiction and Psychology

Shortly after reporting for duty at Oakland Naval Hospital I learned I was to be the medical officer in charge of a newly established psychiatric unit for substance abuse patients retuning to the United States from duty in Vietnam. Psychodrama therapy became an integral part of our evaluation and treatment program. Perry is a nineteen-year-old man seriously addicted to heroin. Perry tried to quit on his own but could not. A positive urine drug test  made  his entry into the drug amnesty  program  imperative.  Three weeks after detox on our unit Perry  presented to our psychodrama group in an acutely  distressed state. He was pale,  sweating, restless and extremely anxious and fearful. His  urine had been clean for opiates and he did not have cramping or goose flesh typical of physical withdrawal. Perry told the group he had a dreadful dream the night before.

 Read more...PDF in Iris Publishers