An alcohol treatment group for adults with intellectual disabilities, an empowerment approach

dc.contributor.authorFunk, Heatheren_US
dc.date.accessioned2007-05-15T19:03:52Z
dc.date.available2007-05-15T19:03:52Z
dc.date.issued1998-08-01T00:00:00Zen_US
dc.degree.disciplineSocial Worken_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Social Work (M.S.W.)en_US
dc.description.abstractThere is a dearth of programming options available for the intellectually disabled in relation to alcohol treatment. This practicum was designed to provide an alcohol treatment program for adults with intellectual disabilities and to increase independent decision making abilities. A group intervention program was designed specifically to meet the needs of the intellectually disabled, using cognitive-behavioral and cue exposure techniques. The intervention also attempted to incorporate empowerment skills, as historically adults with intellectual disabilities have lacked these opportunities. The results indicate a decrease in alcohol consumption for all group members. Independent decision making showed little change. Given the history of dependency among the intellectually disabled, longer term efforts may be required to establish significant change in this regard. Replication of this intervention over a longer period of time may yield more significant results in relation to independent decision making. Overall, the results of this intervention are promising in terms of a reduction of alcohol use among the intellectually disabled.en_US
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dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/1149
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.titleAn alcohol treatment group for adults with intellectual disabilities, an empowerment approachen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
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