PMID: 25730131Mar 3, 2015Paper

Relapse prevention for chemically addicted adolescents in recovery: so which model works?

Journal of Evidence-informed Social Work
Marichen Ann Van der Westhuizen

Abstract

In line with international trends, adolescent chemical addiction remains a significant challenge in South African communities, specifically in the Western Cape. Much emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment, while aftercare as part of treatment receives limited attention. Research does highlight specific aftercare needs of addicted adolescents, while literature provides different models of relapse prevention as part of aftercare, aimed at adults. However, the needs of addicted adolescents in recovery and the different models need to be linked. In this article the author first lists specific needs of chemically addicted adolescents, and secondly explores different models of care. Thirdly, functional elements related to the identified needs are identified. Recommendations for a comprehensive aftercare program are made based on the identified functional elements.

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