Showing papers in "Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling in 2013"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors review findings on the addictive features of nonsuicidal self-injury, including compulsivity, loss of control, continued use despite negative consequences, and tolerance.
Abstract: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) may be characterized as a process addiction for some individuals who self-injure. The authors review findings on the addictive features of NSSI, including compulsivity, loss of control, continued use despite negative consequences, and tolerance. Language: en
25 citations
TL;DR: Although there is a great need for substance abuse services among the homeless, many homeless individuals do not use those services and significant barriers to accessing care are recognized.
Abstract: Although there is a great need for substance abuse services among the homeless, many homeless individuals do not use those services. This study examined barriers and supports related to service use. Participants recognized a need for treatment and significant barriers to accessing care.
16 citations
TL;DR: This article examined drinking motives as predictors of alcohol-related consequences among student athletes and nonathletes and found that the highest level of alcoholrelated consequences was reported by student athletes with high levels of both coping and conformity motives.
Abstract: This study examined drinking motives as predictors of alcohol-related consequences among student athletes and nonathletes. Results indicated that the highest level of alcohol-related consequences was reported by student athletes with high levels of both coping and conformity motives.
15 citations
TL;DR: In 2009, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) included training standards specific to addiction for clinical mental health counseling programs.
Abstract: In 2009, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) included training standards specific to addiction for clinical mental health counseling programs. This study surveyed CACREP-accredited program coordinators to determine how addiction-specific standards were addressed.
9 citations
TL;DR: The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Co-lumbia University reported that half of all full-time college students binge drink (defined as five or more drinks on any one occasion in the previous 2 weeks) and/or abuse prescription or illegal drugs each month as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Co-lumbia University reported that half of all full-time college students binge drink (defined as five or more drinks on any one occasion in the previous 2 weeks) and/or abuse prescription or illegal drugs each month (CASA, 2007). Nearly one in four college students met the diagnostic criteria for substance abuse or dependence in 2005, a rate nearly triple that found in the general population (CASA, 2007). The consequences of college students’ use of alcohol and/or other drugs include personal injuries, death, physical assaults by another drinking student, and drunk driving (Hingson, Zha, & Weitzman, 2009). Other negative consequences include sexual assault, legal problems, physical and mental health issues, and suicide (Hingson, Heeren, Winter, & Wechsler, 2005). Finally, students who abuse alcohol and drugs often have academic problems and difficulties, including missing classes and falling behind in course work (CASA, 2007).A variety of viewpoints have emerged to explain why some individuals develop substance-use disorders. A subset of these explanations focuses on psychosocial influences. A considerable portion of this research has concentrated on the influence of the college setting, family-of-origin issues, and the experience of trauma as powerful factors in determining substance-
8 citations
TL;DR: This article highlights addiction competencies for clinical mental health counseling students, provides an overview of current addiction training, and describes methods to integrate addiction education into curricula.
Abstract: The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs developed addiction competencies for clinical mental health counseling students. This article highlights these competencies, provides an overview of current addiction training, and describes methods to integrate addiction education into curricula.
8 citations
TL;DR: The authors reviewed the benefits of addictions counseling program evaluation and outlined main steps in the evaluation process, including identifying best practices, providing accountability to stakeholders, and advocating for minority client populations.
Abstract: Program evaluation offers several benefits to addictions counselors, including identifying best practices, providing accountability to stakeholders, and advocating for minority client populations. This article reviews the benefits of addictions counseling program evaluation and outlines main steps in the evaluation process.
7 citations
TL;DR: Factor analyses were conducted on scores from the Reynolds Adolescent Adjustment Screening Inventory (RAASI; Reynolds, 2001) representing at-risk Latino youth as discussed by the authors, and the 4-factor model of the RAASI did not exhibit a good fit.
Abstract: Factor analyses were conducted on scores from the Reynolds Adolescent Adjustment Screening Inventory (RAASI; Reynolds, 2001) representing at-risk Latino youth. The 4-factor model of the RAASI did not exhibit a good fit. However, evidence of generalizability for Latino youth was noted.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors of the current study recommend the elimination of nonfunctioning items and the improvement of response options for the face valid scales to increase functioning and ease of use.
Abstract: Rasch analysis of the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory–3 (SASSI-3; F. G. Miller & Lazowski, 1999) indicated that the SASSI-3 meets fundamental measurement properties; however, the authors of the current study recommend the elimination of nonfunctioning items and the improvement of response options for the face valid scales to increase functioning and ease of use.