Rehabilitation Experiences of Women Ex-Addicts in Methadone Treatment
- 1 January 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of the Addictions
- Vol. 13 (4) , 639-655
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10826087809039291
Abstract
In-depth interviews were conducted with 16 female hard-core heroin addicts on a methadone maintenance treatment program 1 yr or longer to learn what the rehabilitation process is like for women and how their life-styles had changed since being in treatment. The adjustments and special difficulties experienced by women through patients'' own accounts were described. Behavioral changes were verified by clinic records and staff. Cessation of criminal behaviors, regulation of daily living patterns on methadone, increased social productivity and adoption of new social values were noted. Persisting problems include loneliness, motivational difficulties and an incomplete transition to ordinary society.This publication has 5 references indexed in Scilit:
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