Relapse prevention for chemically addicted adolescents in recovery: so which model works?
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.
a Department of Practical Theology and Missiology, University of Stellenbosch , Stellenbosch , South Africa.
Marichen Ann
MA
Van der Westhuizen
D000293:Adolescent; D041923:Adolescent Development / Q000502:physiology; D000359:Aftercare / Q000458:organization & administration; D002648:Child; D004644:Emotions; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D055502:Secondary Prevention / Q000458:organization & administration*; D066107:Social Skills; D013019:South Africa; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult
Adolescence; aftercare; chemical addiction; relapse; treatment