A Social Ecological Model (SEM) to Manage Methadone Programmes in Prisons

Abstract

This chapter presents findings for managing methadone programs in prisons. For the first time, the findings presented in this chapter contribute to socio-cultural and ecological approaches to solving problems, as well as providing policy alternatives for managing methadone programs in prisons. The social ecological model (SEM) is used in this research to examine the interaction of public policy, community, institutional, interpersonal, and intrapersonal elements. The findings presented in this chapter will have an impact on efforts to improve organizational, interpersonal, and intrapersonal factors.