Technology of Self to end drug dependence: Constructivist grounded theory
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Abstract
This research demonstrates that drug addiction therapy in the past was a destructive process that made addicts powerless. This study indicates that termination of drug dependence is conditioned by respecting the dignity of the addicts as human beings. This study uses the concept of technology of self, which emphasizes the “self” of drug addicts. The study suggests that drug addicts can end addiction through their will and their own decision. The process of ending drug use begins with the understanding of the stigmatization imposed by society toward drug addicts and deviants. This study reveals that self-power develops from an addict’s own desire. A sense of integrity in ending drug dependence emerge from the drug addict’s experiences in getting love, care, and commitment from family, friends, or colleagues. This research is intended to open a new area of research on ending drug dependence through the use of constructivist grounded theory.