SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES: THERAPIST POWER AND DICIPLINARY ACTIONS

Abstract

ABSTRACT

          The academic article on substance abuse treatment services: Therapist power and disciplinary actions is intended to criticize on the current method of substance abuse treatment services programs. The studies focus on the sustainable to stop addiction. The finding concludes that the rehabilitation in itself should incorporate more humanitarian features into the comprehensive programs without violence being imposed upon clients. The contents are under post-structuralism.

          The results and the recommendations compel the understanding that the current treatment services have been influenced by mainly on medical grounds, with an emphasis on strong disciplinary approach. However, in the art of correctional treatments according to the post-structuralism concepts, the correctional setting can better reach the agreement through the use of technology of self as well as self-ethics to promote self-recovery. Regardless of various forms of treatments, the positive change will become substantial under continuity of coordination systems between correctional treatment services and other empowerment and social supports.