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    Maatskaplikewerk-hulpverlening aan die dagga- en mandrax dwelmgebruiker
    (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1993-12) Barnard, Ilse; Botha, N. J.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Social Work.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Drug abuse and drug dependence, especially with regard to dagga and Mandrax, is a distressing phenomenon in the current South African society. Because of an increase in this phenomenon, that is the combined use of dagga and Mandrax, there is a growing need to treat this social problem as effectively as possible. The study deals with the social worker's rendering of help to the dagga- and Mandrax user. The purpose of the study is to compile guide-lines with regard to assessing the needs of social workers. A questionnaire survey was done by social workers actively involved in family organisations to assess their needs for knowledge and skills in working with the druguser. Pre-graduate training as well as insufficient furhter training after graduation add to social worker's limited knowledge and skills in working with the druguser. Social workers are largely emphatic and supportive towards the druguser, but they do however experience feeling of uncertainty, powerlessness, ambivalance and resignation. Although quite motivated in rendering help to the druguser, the social worker's motivation rests mainly on the druguser's motivation to change his own behaviour and to co-operate. The majority of respondents' needs with regard to knowledge and skills were highly indicated. Although the family-care worker does not specialise in dependence it is nevertheless necessary that she has sufficient knowledge and skills with regard to dependence. Her attitude towards the druguser and toward the phenomenon of dependence is therefore important in rendering help effectively. Guide-lines were compiled and suggestions were made to ensure that the social worker's tasks is more sufficient.