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Oddziaływania terapeutyczne wobec osób zuzależnieniem w jednostkach penitencjarnych
Therapeutic Interventions for Addicts in Prisons

Author(s): Małgorzata Piasecka, Emil Podolak
Subject(s): Social psychology and group interaction, Behaviorism, Substance abuse and addiction, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Uniwersytet Ignatianum w Krakowie
Keywords: new psychoactive substances; drugs; addiction; prison; therapy; interventions;

Summary/Abstract: The phenomenon of drug addiction is prevalent among prisoners. The lack of therapeutic or adequate interventions for addicts can be a risk factor for recidivism. Therefore, it is important follow methods that have been documented as effective. The purpose of this article is to present the results of an analysis of foundational data on therapeutic programs conducted in prison wards and targeting drug addicts, including those addicted to new psychoactive substances. The results of the research focus on identifying individual elements of the programs resulting from their structure and the level of inclusion of interventions documented as effective in addiction therapy. The conclusions and recommendations from the desk research lead to recommendations for improving penitentiary practice.

  • Issue Year: 26/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 103-122
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish