e-Pedagogium 2011, 11(4):81-91 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2011.051

A Brief Intervention Programme for Outpatient Treatment for Methamphetamine Users

Michal Růžička, Edmund Wittmann
Mgr. Michal Růžička, Ph.D., workplace: P-Centrum, Lafayettova 9, 771 40 Olomouc, address: Mozartova 57, 771 40 Olomouc, Czech Republic, e-mail: m.ruzicka@email.cz, telephone: +420 720 447 119

This work aims to inform the reader about a new individual ambulatory therapy for people addicted to stimulant drugs (cocaine, crack and/or pervitin (methamphetamine)). The new methodology called A Brief Intervention Programme is used in Great Britain for users of cocaine and crack. Based on the cooperation of P-Centrum, Olomouc and the British company Foundation 66, which developed the methodology mentioned, it has been adapted for the pervitin (methamphetamine) users. The transformation followed after the programme had been applied and evaluated for a year and resulted in a new methodology called: Brief Intervention Programme for Pervitin Users. Advantages of this new methodology can be seen in its easy applicability and relatively short term duration. The methodology is based on the concept of cognitive behavioural therapy and education of the client leading to understanding the principles of his/her addiction. The work also intends to inform the reader about the transformation process of the methodology.
The main reason for placement of this article into E-pedagogium journal is the educational potencial of the therapeutical programme. We can say that the programme is partially educative and partially therapeutical. Because of this content, it is suitable as the work instrument for special education teachers and social workers who work with problematic drug users.

Keywords: The brief intervention programme, cocaine, crack, pervitin (methamphetamine), treatment methodology, P-centrum

Published: August 1, 2011  Show citation

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Růžička, M., & Wittmann, E. (2011). A Brief Intervention Programme for Outpatient Treatment for Methamphetamine Users. e-Pedagogium, 11(4), 81-91. doi: 10.5507/epd.2011.051
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