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Published in: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy 1/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Research

Combating substance misuse: competences and preparation of special education department students

Author: Eman Al-Zboon

Published in: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy | Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Background

This study examines Jordanian special education department students’ competences and preparation relating to combating substance misuse (SM).

Method

Thematic analysis was performed on data from interviews with 150 students.

Results

Some participants denied the possibility of addiction among students with disabilities, and presented negative attitudes toward their role in combating SM. In general, the participants displayed low levels of professionalism relating to combating SM, and the results revealed that they felt that their preparation programme had been inadequate and they desired more courses that related to combating SM.

Conclusions

These results suggest that Jordanian Universities should emphasise the role of teachers in a preventive approach to SM.
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Metadata
Title
Combating substance misuse: competences and preparation of special education department students
Author
Eman Al-Zboon
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1747-597X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-016-0086-x

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