Eficacia de un programa de tratamiento en el consumo de drogas en menores infractores desde la psicología positiva

Abstract

Eficacia de un programa de tratamiento en el consumo de drogas en menores infractores desde la psicología positiva

A new approach to urinalysis: effectiveness of a contingency management program among adolescent offenders in Spain

“…However, our study with young offenders found that the contingency management program positively contributed to a reduction in relapses into cannabis use during juvenile detention; that is, relapses were less frequent among participants with whom the contingency management program was applied. These results are in line with those of Fernández-Moreno et al (2022), who found evidence of the effectiveness of interventions based on cognitivebehavioural models applied using a paradigm of positive psychology to reduce the problems associated with alcohol and drug consumption among juvenile offenders. These results are particularly noteworthy given the limited effectiveness of intervention programs aiming to address substance abuse, including cannabis (Tanner-Smith et al, 2016).…”

“…For this group, in addition to the therapy provided at the CEMJTC (Fernández-Moreno et al, 2022), random drug testing protocol was conducted after their return to the Centre after leave permits for education, employment or recreation. No actions were taken in the event of negative results (no consumption); in the case of a positive result (repeat of drug consumption) a disciplinary report was created, part of the general action protocol for the Centre.…”

“…For this group, in addition to the therapy provided by the CEMJTC (Fernández-Moreno et al, 2022), a new drug testing protocol was introduced which emphasised positive reinforcement in maintaining abstinence and early intervention in the event of relapses using a series of actions: (1982). In the case of a relapse, a positive drug test, it was decided not to immediately revoke the privileges of the participant but rather to give them the opportunity address the relapse in a therapeutic manner and return to abstinence.…”

“…In light of the limitations indicated above, it would be interesting to continue to apply the contingency management program in conjunction with other treatment programs, as proposed by Fernández-Moreno et al (2022). It is recommended that future studies use larger and more heterogenous samples of juvenile offenders in different detention regimes, and include a follow-up period after the detention period to evaluate the impact of the treatment with a social context.…”

“…In light of the above, and with the aim of further exploring the findings of Fernández-Moreno et al (2022), this study proposes two primary research aims: first, to identify the pattern of drug abuse among adolescent offenders in juvenile detention through the use of urine drug screening; second, to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions using contingency management method with biological drug testing and using techniques of positive psychology for minor offenders with high consumption of cannabis. This type of intervention has been conducted at the CEMJTC (Centro de Ejecución de Medidas Judiciales Teresa de Calcuta) in the Community of Madrid.…”