12 Step Program, Article Review Example

Literature Review

The following academic journal publications relate to the 12 Step Program in psychology.

1. Two-Year Outcome of Alcohol Interventions in Swedish University Halls of Residence: A Cluster Randomized Trial of a Brief Skills Training Program, Twelve-Step–Influenced Intervention, and Controls, 2007, Henrietta Ståhlbrandt, Kent O. Johnsson, Mats Berglund, Alcoholism Clinical & Experimental Research, Vol 31 Iss 3 pp 458-466 (Ståhlbrandt, H. 2007)
2. Cognitive Restructuring and 12 step program of Alcoholics Anonymous, 1999, Staigerwald, M and Stone, D. Journal of Substance Abuse, Vol 15 Iss 4 pp 321-327. (Staigerwald, M. 1999)
3. Drug treatment a 12 step program particiapation, 2000, Florentine, R. Hillhouse, M.P. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment Vol 18 Issue 1 pp 65-74 (Florentine, 2000)
4. Twelve Step program use amongst Oxford House Residents: spirituality and social support of sobriety, 2002, Nealon-Woods, M.A. Jason, L.A. Journal of Substance Abuse Vol 7 Iss 3 pp 311-318 (Nealon-Woods, M.A. 2002)
5. Methadone Anonymous: A 12 step program for methadone maintained Heroin Addicts, 1994, Gilman S.M. Gallanter, M Dermatis, M. Substance Abuse Vol 22 No 4 pp 247-256. (Gilman, S.M. 1994)
6. 12 Step Participation and effectiveness: Do gender and ethnic differences exist. Hillhouse, M.D. Florentine, R. 2001 Journal of Drug Issues Vol 31 Iss 3 (Hillhouse, M.D. 2001)
7. Preliminary outcome evaluation of the First Step Program: a daily physical activity intervention for individuals with type 2 diabetes, CE Tudor-Locke, AM Myers, RC Bell. 2002, Patient Education and Counseling, Vol 47 Iss 1 pp 23-28 (Tudor-Locke, C.,E. 2002).
8. The selective adaptation of the alcoholics anonymous program by Gamblers Anonymous, 1991, Basil R. Browne Journal of Gambling Studies , Volume 7, Number 3, 187-206,(Basil, 1991)
9. Social Support, Spiritual Program, and Addiction Recovery, Gila Chen, International Journal Offender – The Comp Criminal , 2006 vol. 50 no. 3 306-323 (Chen, G. 2006)
10. Twelve-step and cognitive-behavioral treatment for substance abuse: A comparison of treatment effectiveness. Ouimette, Paige Crosby;Finney, John W.;Moos, Rudolf H. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Vol 65(2), Apr 1997, 230-240 (Paige, O. 1997).

Reason for Selection

The 12 Step program in Psychology is one of the best approaches for the treatment of addictive or dysfunctional behaviour i.e. in the treatment of alcoholics or substance abusers. The program was initially introduced in the 1930’s for treatment centres with Alcoholics Anonymous and is now more widely accepted for general use. The research group of alcoholics and substance abuse addicts was selected because it represents one of the biggest sociological problems in the USA today.

Target Population

This remains a critical problem for business today with some estimated $30 billion being lost in productivity owing to drug use and some $60 billion applicable to alcohol abuse.. Those workers who had reported drug use missed more than 2 days per month at work and on average had more than 3 employers per year. “Out of 16.6 million drug users, 12.5 million (75%) are employed and out of 51.1 million binge drinkers 41 million (81%) were employed” (Office of National Drug Control, 2012)

Clinical Sessions

Main components are meetings, counseling session and self-support groups through guided counseling and learning. Aim is towards rehabilitation by structured help and facilitation

Alcoholics Anonymous

Provide a valuable forum for helping this form of addiction to reduce their dependency upon alcohol.

References

Basil, R. (1991). The selective adaptation of the alcoholics anonymous program by Gamblers Anonymous. Journal of Gambling Studies, Vol 7 No 3, 187-206.

Chen, G. (2006). Social Support, Spiritual Program, and Addiction Recovery. International Journal Offender – The Comp Criminal Vol 50 No 3, 306-323.

Florentine, R. H. (2000). Drug treatment a 12 step program particiapation, . Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Vil 18 Iss 1, 65-74.

Gilman, S. G. (1994). Methdone Anonymous: A 12 step program for methadone maintained Heroin Addicts, . Journal of Substance Abuse Vol 22 No 4, 247-256.

Henriettæ Ståhlbrandt, K. O. (2007). Two-Year Outcome of Alcohol Interventions in Swedish University Halls of Residence: A Cluster Randomized Trial of a Brief Skills Training Program, Twelve-Step–Influenced Intervention, and Controls. Alcoholism Clinical & Experimental Research Vol 31 Iss 3, 458-466.

Hillhouse, M. F. (2001). 12 Step Participation and effectiveness: Do gender and ethnic differences exist. Journal of Drug Issues, Vol 31 Iss 3.

Nealon-Woods, M. J. (2002). 4. Twelve Step program use amongst Oxford House Residents: spirituality and social support of sobriety, . Journal of Substance Abuse Bol 7 Iss 3, 311-318.

Office of National Drug Control. (2012, 1 17). Drug Free Workplace. Retrieved from Office of National Drug Control: http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/prev..

Paige, O. C. (1997). 10. Twelve-step and cognitive-behavioral treatment for substance abuse: A comparison of treatment effectiveness. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, Vol 65 Iss 2, 230-240.

Staigerwald, M. a. (1999). Cognitive Restructuring and 12 step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Journal of Substance Abuse, Vol 15 Iss 4, 321-327.

Tudor-Locke, C. M. (2002). 7. Preliminary outcome evaluation of the First Step Program: a daily physical activity intervention for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Patient Education and Counseling, Vol 47 Iss 1, 23-28.