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Substance Abuse
Annotated Internet
Internet Address: http://www.ria/org/summaries/rib/rib972.html
Bradizza, C. (1998).
New study will assess drug coping skills of dually diagnosed individuals.
Although behaviorally-oriented approaches have previously worked to teach general life skills to those with mental illness, no studies have been proven this to be true of those dealing with substance abuse as well. Considering that individuals with mental illness are more likely to have a substance abuse problem, the findings to this study could build the foundation for new types of research. Music therapy has been effective in both clients with a mental illness and those with substance abuse problems and could be a factor in this mode of treatment. Not only could music be used to help teach coping skills to the dually diagnosed, but it may also help in the prevention of substance abuse for the mentally ill.
Internet Address: http://www.silk.nih.gov/silk/niaaal/publication/match.htm#motive/
Cognitive-Behavioral Coping Skills Therapy Manual. (1998).
Cognitive-Behavioral therapy "views drinking behavior as functionally related to major problems in the patients life." The purpose of this therapy, then, is to teach the client to be able to cope in these situations. Music Therapy could be useful in this therapy to help modify the behavior of the client and teach them how to cope.
Internet Address: http://www.tandfdc.com/AD/AD_Books/percept.htm
Holder, James, Williams, & Thurman. (1998). Perceptual Adjustment Therapy: A Positive Approach to Addictions Treatment.
This treatment combats the negative approach perceived in current treatment programs that focuses on what the patient is not able to do. PAT looks at patients’ perceptions and how to modify them. This therapy uses early memories as a guide to the patients’ beliefs in order to get their "positive intents" - what they really want to fulfill in life. Music therapy could be used in this technique by building on that basis to create self-esteem and optimism for their future. Music therapy can help to put the patients’ underlying beliefs into the here and now, making them more attainable.
Internet Address: http://www.silk.nih.gov/silk/niaaal/publication/match.htm#motive
Motivational Enhancement Therapy Manual.
This therapy is based on motivational psychology and is designed to give a "motivational change" in problem drinkers. It does not, however, try to take the patient step by step through therapy. Rather, it gives "motivational strategies" to let them initiate the change. Music, in this setting, could be an effective strategy for those with a musical aptitude by giving them a creative outlet to express themselves without the use of any substance.
Internet Address: http://www.pacpub.com/mcada
This site offers assistance to drug and substance abuse patients. It contains addresses for publications, contacts for therapy, and listings of youth programs and student assistance. This site is a helpful tool for music therapists because it offers valuable resources and contacts to aid them in their practice.
Internet Address: http://www.molar.com
This site makes available resources that can guide and aid in personal addiction recovery and also contains specific information regarding the use of psychotherapy as used with addictions. The results obtained are described. References are given to explain why diets don’t work relating to eating disorders and how stress affects the addiction process. Music therapists will find this site useful as a resource for working with patients who want to cure their own addictions, e.g. caffeine and nicotine.
Internet Address: http://www.nida.nih.gov
This site must be one of the most valuable resources for the music therapist. A biweekly newsletter is available, keeping the newest techniques and studies in the hands of music therapists. Information is available in both English and Spanish, making multi-cultural use possible as a forum for the exchange of addiction related research. Transcripts of addiction conferences and speeches, specific information on different types of drugs, gender differences in addiction, and teaching support materials for drug prevention education are all covered in this most useful site.
Internet Address: http://www.asam.org
This site is a forum for therapists and researchers of addiction to discuss therapy techniques and new research. A membership directory is available for therapists to use to contact each other to discuss specific problems and share ideas that may be useful in each individual therapist’s clinical practice. The Journal of Addictive Diseases is also accessible from this site, providing insight into individual drugs and reactions to them. All of this information is useful to music therapists by educating them on the most effective methods of treatment.
Internet Address: http://www.well.com/user/woa <http://www.well.com/user/woa>
This site contains links to many other useful addiction related sites as well as calendars and meeting times for addiction programs. Also included is information regarding places to get help for addictions. Fact sheets about different drugs and their effects are included. Music therapists may find this site useful when working with adolescents with curiosities about drugs because of the simple layout and wording of this site.
Internet Address: http://www.sagetalk.com/sagetalk/htm <http://www.sagetalk.com/sagetalk/htm>
This site is a virtual bulletin board where therapists can post research, problems, ideas, questions, treatment methodologies, and successful treatment programs. This site will keep the therapist up to date and in contact with peers in the therapy field.
Internet Address: http://www.unitedthrumusic.com
This site is a music therapy resource that provides links to specific music therapy related sites, provides assistance to music therapists in developing therapy programs, and gives a basic definition of what music therapy is, how it works, and why it works.
Internet Address: http://www.12steps.org
This site offers a unique and interesting approach to addiction therapy that can be used as an addition to music therapy programs. It can be used as a forum for addicts to talk about their struggles, achievements, goals, and progress. This site provides links to specific twelve step programs and organizations that can aid clients on their road to recovery.
Internet Address: http://www.Pride-Institute.com
This site offers an interesting look into a realm of addiction therapy that is not often acknowledged. The gay, lesbian, and bi-sexual community is riddled with a secretive outlook towards addiction. This segment of the population is often ignored and has not been given an appropriate medium to discuss and be open about their addictions and sexuality. Music therapists must be aware of the differences and special needs of the bi-sexual, gay, and lesbian community.
Internet Address: http://www.pta.org/commonsense
The realm of addiction therapy does not include only the rehabilitation of addicts. In order for it to truly be therapy, it must include prevention of substance abuse. This site offers ideas, techniques, and activities that can be used by music therapists in a public school setting to help educate children and their parents on the effects of substance abuse.
Internet Address: http://www.eaparizona.com/
This site is dedicated to learning about the symptoms and solutions related to addictions and abuse. It states that music is one strategy that can be used to help calm patients.
Internet Address: http://healthguide.com/subabuse/cannther.htm
This site describes different therapies that can be used in drug relapse prevention. Using lyric analysis and song writing therapeutically is one method offered.
Internet Address: http://www.yahoo.com/Health/Mental_Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Substance_Abuse/Prevention/
This site contains a various list of other sites that deal with drug abuse and prevention. Different treatment methods can be located.
Internet Address: http://www.ndpl.org/
This site is formed by an association of national organizations for drug abuse prevention. It offers information for abusers seeking help and is a useful resource listing for music therapists.
Internet Address: http://adicted.hbo.com/
Accession # EJ51756
This site describes the faces of addiction in America today. Substance abuse is researched and prevention methods are discussed. It would be a useful resource for music therapists.
Internet Address: http://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/artists/by_genre/rock_and_pop/pearl_jam/
This website gives different types of music by pop artists that would be effective in making tapes for a client.
Internet Address: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
This website states the different types of resources that might be useful for substance abusers.
Internet Address: http://www.atcumkc.org/forum6/messages/4.htm/
This website gives information about alcohol possibly being a disease concept.
Internet Address: http://www.atcumkc.org/forum6/messages/5.htm/
This website gives follow-ups on the disease concept of substance abuse.
Internet Address: http://www.training.nih.gov/clinical/clin35.html/
This website gives information of alcohol and the training abusers go through to get over the addiction.
Internet Address: http://www.silk.nih.gov/silk/niaaal/publication/match.htm#motive
Kindross, I. (1998). Many Prevention Policies Not Baccked by Research.
Although what works in alcohol abuse prevention is generally known, Kindross notes that not much of it is backed by research. There are three major types of prevention options cited in the article: environmental, educational, and individual. Music therapy could very easily be a force in both the educational and individual aspects. In education music may be used as a tool to teach others about the dangers of alcohol. Music therapy may be used during the individual sessions of treatment to develop an awareness of the vicious cycle of addiction and to help develop relapse prevention strategies.
Internet Address: http://www.cts.com/crash/habtsmrt/
This site has a great deal of information about addictive behaviors and tips for managing these behaviors. It even has an on-line questionnaire for people who are concerned about their alcohol consumption. Several goals are mentioned for recovery that can be incorporated in Music Therapy: recognizing the unhealthy behavior, improving quality of life, and improving self-control.
Internet Address: http://www.abacon.com//books/ab_020512050.html
The purpose of this site is to let people with substance abuse problems and their families know how to open the door for change, and the family program approach is a very good way to go about it. By using Music Therapy in family therapy, activities like lyric analysis and writing new lyrics to songs can help with identifying emotions and getting everyone to open up and talk about how they feel, which is a very important step in recovery.
Internet Address: http://www.rob-the-drummer.com/rtdprogram.htm
Rob the Drummer is a guy who goes to different schools and spreads his anti-substance abuse message with the help of his drums. The drumming is very effective because it lets the children in the audience feel the message. The drumming provides a way of communication that creates strong rapport and trust with the children, deflecting their defense screens. Overall, Rob’s program builds self-esteem, which may help stop substance abuse before it starts.
Internet Address: http://www.health.org/pubs/qdocs/prescrip/ritalin/index.htm
Ritalin is a drug that is commonly prescribed to control hyperactive behavior, but this site acknowledges the fact that Ritalin has been abused in some circumstances, and the problem is growing. Some students have been using Ritalin to increase their tolerance level so they can stay up longer or party longer. Increasing the tolerance level leads to increasing the dosage, which can lead to addiction. In Music Therapy, people can find a safe place and enough time to deal with emotions. Music can serve as a healthy substitute high. Musical stimuli are helpful in developing attention to task and in maintaining focus of attention.
Internet Address: http://www.health.org.pugs/alcruns/index.htm
This site helps people to become more aware of the fact that children of alcoholics may have special problems or needs. They are at a higher risk for becoming alcoholics themselves, they have higher levels of anxiety and depression, and they experience problems with coping. These children need to know that they did not cause their parent’s problem and they cannot cure it, but they can cope. Music Therapy can help in dealing with emotions. relaxing, and dealing with stress.
