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Submission Number: 205
Submission ID: 362
Submission UUID: 89b0e0f8-bedf-48cc-a146-c5eec3f073a8
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts
Created: Fri, 08/11/2023 - 08:00
Completed: Fri, 08/11/2023 - 08:03
Changed: Wed, 08/30/2023 - 06:00
Remote IP address: 102.182.104.27
Submitted by: admin
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
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Abstract
Substance abuse and mental health : multi sectoral Approach
THEME 2: Building sustainable, resilient, and self-reliant communities through indigenous modalities, inter-sectoral collaborations, and partnerships
SUB 2.6 Multi-sectoral strategies for mental health and substance abuse prevention and intervention
Oral Presentation
Substance abuse is a global challenge that affects not only the user but the greater society. South Africa is no exception, as it is reported that 15% of the population abuse substances. As a complex phenomenon, I believe it needs an integrated approach to ensure the maximum impact.
Social workers are confronted with substance abuse and its effects daily and we are expected to deal with a plethora of problems associated it. There seem to be a misalignment/disjuncture between the increased intervention against drug abuse and the increasing prominence of the drug problem in South Africa. This calls for a multi sectoral approach in order to effectively deal with substance abuse in South Africa. An ecological approach guide by programme theory will best explain how the different systems can be coordinated to effectively deal with substance abuse.
Social workers are confronted with substance abuse and its effects daily and we are expected to deal with a plethora of problems associated it. There seem to be a misalignment/disjuncture between the increased intervention against drug abuse and the increasing prominence of the drug problem in South Africa. This calls for a multi sectoral approach in order to effectively deal with substance abuse in South Africa. An ecological approach guide by programme theory will best explain how the different systems can be coordinated to effectively deal with substance abuse.
Reviewer ONE Feedback
Prof
Annaline
Keet
Yes
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Accepted
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