NCJ Number
160
Date Published
Unknown
Length
62 pages
Annotation
THE POSTGRADUATE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH ANALYZED DRUG ADDICT PROBLEMS AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR CORRECTIONAL TRAINING PERSONNEL.
Abstract
A PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM EXAMINES THE ADDICT, HIS BACKGROUND ENVIRONMENT, AND HIS NEEDS DURING REHABILITATION. THE MANUAL FOCUSES ON THE FRUSTRATIONS AND DIFFICULTIES OF THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER AS WELL AS HIS ABILITY TO GET AT THE ROOTS OF THE ADDICT'S STRUGGLE FOR HEALTH. VARIOUS DRUG REHABILITATION APPROACHES SYNANON, PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, NEW YORK REHABILITATION CENTERS, PHOENIX HOUSE, DAYTOP VILLAGE, AND METHADONE TREATMENT - ARE DISCUSSED. THERE ARE THUMBNAIL SKETCHES OF THE BEST KNOWN DRUGS.