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The influence of set and setting on experiencing a challenging psychedelic experience
Jetelinová, Jana ; Vacek, Jaroslav (advisor) ; Minařík, Jakub (referee)
In this bachelor's thesis I explore the topic of set and setting in the context of undergoing challenging psychedelic experiences during ayahuasca ceremonies. I also focus on how these challenging experiences can be integrated into one's life. The theoretical basis for this thesis consists mainly of foreign sources, such as Hartogsohn and Strassman, who have dedicated space to the concept of set and setting in their research. There is a lack of quality research on this topic in the Czech Republic. My aim in this thesis is to describe the influence of set and setting on experiencing difficult psychedelic experiences with respect to the subjective perception and reports thereof of the respondents. Understanding this concept may lead not only to safer use of psychedelic substances, but also to increased potential benefits of the experience for the participant in the ayahuasca ceremony. I have chosen a qualitative approach to conduct my research. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews. The research sample consisted of 8 respondents, 4 women and 4 men. I used QDA Miner Lite software to analyze gathered data using clustering and pattern capture methods. Generally speaking, the results demonstrate a relationship between personal set and setting of ayahuasca ceremony participants and the risk...
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Women with personal disorder and substances use
Robovski, Katalin ; Richterová-Těmínová, Martina (advisor) ; Minařík, Jakub (referee)
Introduction: Addictological clients have often comorbid personality disorder. Each disorder has its specifics and gender also has an impact on substance use. So far, there has not been sufficient research focused on female psychoactive substance users with one of the most frequent personality disorders - borderline personality disorder. Objectives: The aim of this research was to describe in detail and explore women with BPD in their twenties in connection with their substance use experience - in particular prevalence, patterns of use, reasons for use and substance use impacts on BPD symptoms. Sample: The sample was collected with the help of self-selection sampling. It consisted of 8 women in the age between 20 and 30, who have been diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorder of the borderline type. Methods: A qualitative and exploratory descriptive research in the form of a collective case study was carried out. The data was retrieved with the help of semi-structured interviews, that were recorded on a dictaphone. The data was mostly analyzed by descriptive and partially theoretical content analysis. Results: The respondents used alcohol and cannabis mostly. Problem use of any addictive substance was present with more than half of the respondents and persisted around 2 years....
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Alcohol use among women in their middle age: series of case studies
Mrázková, Anna ; Volfová, Anna (advisor) ; Minařík, Jakub (referee)
Background: The case study is focusing on women who have completed alcohol dependence treatment in their middle age. The research studies the reasons for getting addicted, which are based on true facts. The research as well as practice shows that middle age is highly risky to develop addiction. The topic is insufficiently discussed yet actual. Targets: The object of this work is to describe and understand the issue of alcohol dependence in women in their middle age whit higher socioeconomic status. . This issue is described in the case studies of three respondents who meet the selected criteria. Methods: The practical part of the final work consists of case studies based on moderated interviews. These were created from the anamnestic sheet, from questions focused on the researched issues and from supplementary questions. The data were processed by a narrative method. Results: The stories of our respondents are different but factors that lead them find a solution in alcohol are similar. They describe emptiness, loneliness, sadness, change of appearance, health issues related to higher age and also pressure at work. The alcohol made them feel better but also it caused they remained addicted. The pattern of using alcohol is for each respondent different. Expected change did not happen, on the contrary...
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Problems of alcohol use among women in their middle age with higher socio-economic status as a means of life change: series of case studies
Mrázková, Anna ; Volfová, Anna (advisor) ; Minařík, Jakub (referee)
Background: The case study is focusing on women which have completed alcohol dependence treatment in their middle age. Look into the causes of addiction which are based on facts. This topic is insufficiently discussed but still actual. Targets: The object of this work is to describe and understand the issue of alcohol dependence in women in their middle age. This issue is described in the case studies of three respondents who meet the selection criteria. Methods: The practical part of the final work consists of case studies created on the basis of moderated interviews. These were created from the anamnestic sheet, from questions focused on the researched issues and from supplementary questions. The data were processed by a narrative method. Results: The results show that middle age and related events are risky for the development of addiction. However, this doesn't mean that alcohol is a means of life change. Rather, we can talk about self-medication. Conclusions: The conclusion of this work can be considered that the awareness of the risk of addiction, rick factors, stressful situations and the possibility of professional help for middle- aged women is very low. These results could be the basis for the development of education and the introduction of screening programs, especially for this group...
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Design of Pilot Clinical Trial of Treatment of Hepatitis C in Polyvalent Problem Drug Users with Pharmacological Substitution of Opioids and Methamphetamine (HCV-PPDUSOM)
Oktábec, Zbyněk ; Gabrhelík, Roman (advisor) ; Minařík, Jakub (referee)
Charles University in Prague First Faculty of Medicine Study programme: Specialization in Health Care Branch of Study: Addictology PharmDr. Bc. Zbyněk Oktábec, Ph.D. et Ph.D. Design of Pilot Clinical Trial of Treatment of Hepatitis C in Polyvalent Problem Drug Users with Pharmacological Substitution of Opioids and Methamphetamine (HCV-PPDUSOM) Master's Thesis Advisor: Mgr. Roman Gabrhelík, Ph.D. Prague, 2016 Abstract Hepatitis C is one of the most serious blood-borne complications of somatic health status of drug users. The HCV-positive injecting drug users are therefore directly indicated for the treatment of this type (and other types also) of hepatitis. Problematic adherence and treatment compliance is obvious in this group. Both foreign and domestic experiences show that stabilization of the use of illegal (and/or illegally acquired) substances is the essential part of the treatment of hepatitis. The interaction of the high quality treatment of somatic, psychosocial and add-on pharmacological care, including the substitution of illegal (and/or illegally acquired) drugs, leads to patient's increased compliance and adherence to HCV treatment. This diploma thesis is presenting both the theoretical frame and the study design of the pilot clinical trial of HCV treatment with the supportive substitution...
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Development and changes of motivation to treatment among clients with diagnoses ADHD in therapeutic communities for drug addicts
Zvingerová, Nina ; Miovský, Michal (advisor) ; Minařík, Jakub (referee)
The aims of this study were to examine the relationship between symptoms of ADHD (Attention deficit/Hyperactivity disorder) and motivation for change, to explore their role in the prediction of treatment completion and to identify domains in psycho-social characteristics which can affect the motivation. The sample was composed of 250 illicit-subsatnce users, treated in therapeutic communities for drug addicts. Motivation for change was assessed with the Change Questionnaire, the presence of ADHD symptoms was assessed with DIVA2.0 (Diagnostic interview for Adult ADHD). Respondents indicated strong motivation to change the problematic behavior, but the study struggled with high rate of premature dropping out of the treatment, so the hypothesis about the effect of measured motivation for successful completing of the tretment could not be confirmed or disconfirmed. The relationship between ADHD and motivation could not be confirmed as well. The most important finding is probably the positive correlation between rate of psychopathology and ADHD, and it's negative influence on motivation. The work also gives a report about the problem of measuring of motivation, and reports some suggestions for the improvement. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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