RELAPSING AFTER TREATMENT: EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES OF CHEMICALLY ADDICTED ADOLESCENTS
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https://doi.org/10.15270/45-1-222Abstract
Relapsing after treatment for chemical addiction is common, predictable and preventable, andforms part of the addictive cycle (Buddy, 2003:1; Goodwin, 2000:91-93). Against the
background of an increase in the demands for treatment of adolescent chemical addiction, as
well as the persistently high relapse rate, the significant impact of chemical addiction on the
development and well-being of chemically addicted adolescents needs to be considered by the
social work profession, in order to plan effective intervention strategies. The purpose of this
research study was to explore and describe the experiences of chemically addicted adolescents
who had relapsed after in-patient treatment. Subsequently, the researcher aimed to make
recommendations for social workers, in order to prevent relapse
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