Journal article
Promising Practices in Drug Treatment: Findings from Europe
Journal of teaching in the addictions, Vol.4(1), pp.89-109
10/05/2005
DOI: 10.1300/J188v04n01_05
Abstract
In a study to evaluate the drug treatment and aftercare efforts sponsored by the State Department's International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Bureau, residential Therapeutic Community (TC) treatment programs in four European countries-Poland, Spain, Slovenia, and Italy-were examined to identify promising practices and to assess lessons learned. Based on field visits, in-person interviews, focus groups, and document analyses, the authors recommend the following promising practices for replication: (1) structured programs with individualized treatment objectives throughout each stage of therapy; (2) integration of the family into every dimension of treatment; (3) emphasis on meeting the individual needs of each client; (4) extensive involvement of volunteers in the delivery of services; and (5) integration of prevention programs for children and adolescents.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Promising Practices in Drug Treatment: Findings from Europe
- Creators
- Susanna Nemes - Drug and Alcohol Research at Danya International IncSalvatore Libretto - Danya International IncAnne Helene Skinstad - University of IowaGerald Garrett - University of MassachusettsJeffrey A Hoffman - Danya International Inc
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of teaching in the addictions, Vol.4(1), pp.89-109
- DOI
- 10.1300/J188v04n01_05
- ISSN
- 1533-2705
- eISSN
- 1533-2713
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/05/2005
- Academic Unit
- Injury Prevention Research Center; Community and Behavioral Health
- Record Identifier
- 9984215017902771
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