A clinical sociology approach to treatment of deviants: The case of drug addicts

Nachman Ben-Yehuda*

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Abstract

This paper has three foci. First, it examines the developing area of clinical sociology. Second, it demonstrates how, in reality, deviants in general and drug addicts in particular should be treated using theories of deviance and symbolic interactionism. The treatment itself is based on group experiences and is geared towards coping with problems associated with social position and identity. Third, an evaluation of the treatment is provided.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)267-282
Number of pages16
JournalDrug and Alcohol Dependence
Volume13
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1984

Keywords

  • Clinical-sociological orientation
  • Deviancy
  • Drug dependence
  • Group therapy

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