title: The cognitive structure underlying heroin-injecting behaviour.
abstract: An important objective in the field of drug education is the development of successful intervention programs to deter or reduce use. A vital step in this procedure is the identification of the critical elements that will induce and maintain behavior change. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how the Theory of Reasoned Action can be used to identify these factors. Data were gathered from a sample of current heroin injectors and the cognitive structure underlying drug use investigated. The findings are discussed with regard to intervention programs aimed at modifying or reducing drug injecting behavior.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005260:Female; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D016896:Treatment Outcome