From a vision to action: making the National Drug Master Plan(s) work in South Africa

Mbulayi, Shingirai Paul; Makuyana, Abigail

doi:10.1080/09766634.2017.1326690

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“…Also, the level of structure decreases when the map is integrated and seems to suggest that how these strategies work in relation/integrated/balanced way is not well conceptualised based on the internal logic of the policy. This evaluation seems to find in line with the implementation evaluation findings of various studies (DSD, 2013;Howell & Couzyn, 2015;Mbulayi & Makuyana, 2017;Pienaar & Savic, 2016;Shelly & Howell, 2018).…”

Section: Flawed Foundation 2: Limited Structuresupporting

confidence: 86%

“…Previous studies on the NDMP 2013-2017 were focused on evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness and impact based on empirical data and research, which brought about very important and interesting findings (DSD, 2013;Howell & Couzyn, 2015;Kalunta-Crumpton, 2015;Mbulayi & Makuyana, 2017;Pienaar & Savic, 2016;Shelly & Howell, 2018). Those studies were based on a tradition of evaluation reflecting Toulmin's approach based on empirical data, which were built on empiricism alone.…”

Section: Evaluation and Logic Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Generally, empirical studies evaluating this policy show findings of a mixture of reasons why the policy fails (including but not limited to poor articulation, poor control mechanisms, emphasis on supply and neglect of harm reduction strategies and subnational authorities that do not buy in to this plan) (DSD, 2013;Howell & Couzyn, 2015;Kalunta-Crumpton, 2015;Mbulayi & Makuyana, 2017;Pienaar & Savic, 2016;Shelly & Howell, 2018).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Evaluating and understanding the outcomes of the South African National Drug Master Plan 2013–2017: A systems‐based integrative propositional analysis application

Wee

2020

Syst Res Behav Sci

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A balanced approach using an integrated combination of strategies, namely, demand reduction, supply reduction and harm reduction, was suggested to be implemented in a balanced way to the policy vision of a South Africa 'free of substance abuse'. Responding on the call for a comprehensive review of the National Drug Master Plan 2013-2017 to ensure consistency in policy approach, this article explores the integrative propositional analysis (IPA)-based analysis to evaluate 'how systemic' and integrated were the policy strategies applied. The analysis draws insights from the internal consistency of the policy and provides complementary evidence on the systemic breakdown of the policy, which correlates with previous studies. The findings are indicative of the usefulness of the IPA-based tools to more pragmatically develop policy that better reflects the systemic/integrated relationship of the three strategies based on their conceptual systemic integrity. This research has implications for interdisciplinary scholars and practitioners, of policy and theory.

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confidence: 86%

Section: Evaluation and Logic Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Evaluating and understanding the outcomes of the South African National Drug Master Plan 2013–2017: A systems‐based integrative propositional analysis application

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2020

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Exploring the Use of the Possible-Me-Tree Drawing to Assist Youths with Substance Use Disorder and Multiple Relapses in a Treatment Facility in Gauteng, South Africa

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Mashambanhaka

2022

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Substance use disorder is an international problem. Rates of substance use disorder in South Africa are increasing, particularly among the youth, and relapse rates are high. A range of treatment modalities and support programmes are used to treat substance use disorder. Possible selves is a theory of self-concept and behaviour motivation suggesting that self-concept has future components, namely, hoped-for selves, feared selves and expected selves. These serve to motivate behaviour either towards or away from an aspect of self and may be useful in personalising rehabilitation and contributing to maintained sobriety. In this qualitative study, we used a phenomenological design to sample nine participants in a treatment centre in Gauteng, South Africa. These participants engaged in the possible-me-tree-drawing activity to explore their hoped-for, feared and expected possible selves. The findings of hoped-for selves as sober, educated and in healthy relationships were identified. Feared selves included self as a life-long addict, homeless and alone. The participants discussed expected selves as family members and independent. The participants felt that the activity was useful to them. All participants stated that identifying their possible selves would help them to maintain sobriety after leaving the treatment facility. Based on these findings we recommend that possible selves be implemented in treatment programmes for substance use disorder. We also recommend that future research include replicating the study, including a longitudinal component and comparison studies based on a quasi-experimental design.

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From a vision to action: making the National Drug Master Plan(s) work in South Africa

Cited by 2 publications

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Evaluating and understanding the outcomes of the South African National Drug Master Plan 2013–2017: A systems‐based integrative propositional analysis application

Evaluating and understanding the outcomes of the South African National Drug Master Plan 2013–2017: A systems‐based integrative propositional analysis application

Exploring the Use of the Possible-Me-Tree Drawing to Assist Youths with Substance Use Disorder and Multiple Relapses in a Treatment Facility in Gauteng, South Africa

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