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Submission Number: 192
Submission ID: 300
Submission UUID: abe35fb5-893b-462a-b5fe-fee1bc9db271
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts
Created: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 14:38
Completed: Thu, 07/27/2023 - 16:53
Changed: Tue, 08/15/2023 - 19:16
Remote IP address: 41.13.191.86
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
Presenters
Mr.
Mkhize
Nkanyiso
University of Zululand
Nkanyiso is a temporary lecturer in the Social Work Department at the University of Zululand – Main Campus (KwaDlangezwa). He holds a Master of Social Work degree (with Merit) from the same university and is currently pursuing his PhD studies. His expertise lies in working with delinquent children. His research extensively centers around risky behaviors and evidence-based intervention strategies. Recently, his focus has been on the factors contributing to substance use and poor treatment adherence in involuntary treatment. Nkanyiso has published peer-reviewed articles in both local and international journals.
Yes
Prof.
John Victor
Rautenbach
University of Zululand
Prof John Victor Rautenbach holds the position of Professor and Department Head in Social Work at the University of Zululand. He is a registered professional social worker with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). Previously, he served as the Head of the Department of Social Work and Social Development at the University of Fort Hare for eighteen years. He has an extensive background in social work education, having been an Executive Committee Member of the Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions (ASASWEI). Additionally, he has contributed as a Board Member of the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) and remains an active member of its research committee.
No
Abstract
Re-examining the conceptualisation of a substance dependant service user in involuntary treatment, taking into account the South African legislation (the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act No. 70 of 2008).
THEME 4: Quality management and enhancement of social services
SUB 4.5 Transforming social and healthcare services through capacity building and adoption of information technology
Oral Presentation
Substance use is a widespread devastating global problem. The UNODC reports that approximately 269 million people use drugs, and the number of those with substance use disorders (SUDs) will rise by eleven percent globally and forty percent in Africa by 2030. Despite the high demand for treatment, many individuals with SUD seeks professional help involuntarily and often relapses shortly after treatment. This paper addresses the insufficient understanding of involuntary service users, impacting the delivery of their treatment services as defined by the Prevention of, and treatment for substance dependence act. Qualitative data was collected through interviews with 11 youth from UThungulu District in KwaZulu-Natal. The neglect of underlying user needs and the lack of personal motivation for treatment were the identified key factors contributing to treatment failures. This paper highlights the necessity for clear legislation to define involuntary service users for establishing appropriate norms and standards for their treatment programs.
Reviewer ONE Feedback
Dr
Masenyani
Manganyi
Yes
Empirical Research
Accepted
Reviewer TWO Feedback
Dr
Nkosiyazi
Dube
Yes
Empirical Research
Accepted
