Challenges faced by psychosocial support organizations in providing services to persons with substance abuse experience
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2012-06
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Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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The research study was based on "The Challenges faced by Psycho social Support Organizations in Providing Services to Persons With Substance Abuse Experience in Amolatar Town Council In Amolataor District'. The research was carried out in 5 wards of the Town Council. The researcher used 30 respondents who were selected on random basis The research was intended to: • Find out challenges faced by psycho social support organizations in providing services to persons with substance abuse and the strategies that these organizations (PSOs) use in order to continue providing their services to persons with substance abuse. • Consider the conditions that induce the individuals to misuse drugs. • See how the organizations can be helped to offer better services. The following research instruments were used; • Oral interviews • Questionnaires • Focus group discussion The research was a descriptive type, real figures and percentages were used to identify the major aspects. The major services provided to PWSA in ATC were; • Guidance and counseling • Free education to persons with substance abuse • Medical support to persons with substance abuse • Encouraging income generating activities to persons with substance abuse. The major challenges were; • Financial constrain. • Poor communication. • Failure of persons with substance abuse experience to adhere to treatment. The coping strategies were; • Sensitization. • Lobbying and advocacy. • Family involvement in PSOs activities. • Volunteering in PSOs activities.
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A research report submitted to the College of Human and Social Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Social Administration of Kampala International University
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psycho social, substance abuse, organizations