Music Therapy as a Part of Drug Rehabilitation: from Adhering to Treatment to Integrating the Levels of Experience

Authors

Marko Punkanen

Journal

Music Therapy Today

Year

2007

Abstract

The author makes suggestions about how to integrate music therapy practices into drug rehabilitation programs. Information is based on the author's research, which involved interviewing four experienced Finnish music therapists who have worked in drug rehabilitation for many years. The discussion focuses on the use of music therapy in the acute (detoxification) phase and the follow-up phase.

Music and Health Institute Terms

Interviews; Mental Health; Music Listening; Music Therapy; Receptive Music Methods; Recorded Music Listening; Substance Use, Abuse and Addiction; Wellness and Well-Being

Indexed Terms

Drug Addiction; Rehabilitation

Study Type

Editorials, Opinions, Position Papers

Document Type

Article

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