To Rave or not to Rave

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Letter to the Editor

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Models of Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment for Consideration when Working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals

There are numerous models and approaches used to treat chemical dependency. The majority of these programs are used with hearing people, and there is a lack of experience in the use of these models within the deaf and hard of hearing community. This article will focus on the Twelve Step model, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model and the Bio-Psycho- Social Model (Social Program Model). A discussion and comparison with the harm reduction model will also be discussed

Ethical Issues for Hearing Professionals Working with Deaf Individuals

This paper addresses the issue of working in an environment that often is closely related to the relatively small deaf cultural community, and the difficulties of maintaining a professional atmosphere in such situations. Ethical issues of confidentiality, objectivity, and freedom of choice are discussed in depth. The paper should be helpful to professionals entering the field of deafness who are in positions where these ethical issues may be challenge

Evaluating Alcohol and Other Drug Use Problems with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons

Professionals who provide services to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals may encounter situations that could be related to the person\u27s use of alcohol and/or other drugs. Accessing an agency that can provide an appropriate chemical dependency assessment for a Deaf or hard of hearing person is difficult since there are no formalized assessment tools normed or specifically designed to use with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Additionally, most assessors are unfamiliar with how to work with Deaf and hard of hearing people, less likely to be fluent in American Sign Language and unaware of appropriate treatment options. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of chemical dependency, assessment issues and considerations unique to this population. A chemical dependency assessment tool developed by the Minnesota Chemical Dependency Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals is described. A case study is presented that will assist with the application of the assessment process

Relapse Prevention with Deaf Persons

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Providing Chemical Dependency Treatment to the Deaf or Hard of Hearing Mentally Ill Client

The Minnesota Chemical Dependency Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals is an inpatient chemical dependency treatment program designed to meet the cultural and communication needs of deaf or hard of hearing people seeking treatment services for alcohol or other drug dependency. Over 75% of the clients served have chemical dependency and additional mental illness- related disorders. This paper discusses treatment strategies and approaches used with dually- diagnosed clients, as well as considerations for effectively dealing with various psychiatric disorders including depression, borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and developmental disorder

Hands off Tobacco: A School-Based Tobacco Control Programming for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth

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Ethical Issues for Hearing Professionals Working with Deaf Individuals

This paper addresses the issue of working in an environment that often is closely related to the relatively small deaf cultural community, and the difficulties of maintaining a professional atmosphere in such situations. Ethical issues of confidentiality, objectivity, and freedom of choice are discussed in depth. The paper should be helpful to professionals entering the field of deafness who are in positions where these ethical issues may be challenge

Letter to the Editor

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