NCJ Number
58
Date Published
1969
Length
95 pages
Annotation
THE MODEL COMMUNITY ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT PROGRAM INVOLVES A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE TREATMENT OF THE ALCOHOLIC.
Abstract
WHILE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY CURRENTLY OPERATES VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF A PROGRESSIVE PROGRAM--SUCH AS AN ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION CLINIC AND AN AFTER CARE RESIDENCE FACILITY--OVER 10,000 DRUNKS ARE ARRESTED AND JAILED EACH YEAR. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE DISPOSITION FOR THE POLICE REFERRAL - A DETOXIFICATION CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT THE COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL. THE REQUESTED GRANT WILL PROVIDE FOR THE BASIC STAFFING OF THE DETOXIFICATION CENTER TOGETHER WITH ADMINISTRATIVE AND RESEARCH CAPABILITY NECESSARY TO PLAN, ORGANIZE, COORDINATE AND EVALUATE THE WORK OF THE CENTER WITH AFTER CARE FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THOSE DIRECTLY OPERATED UNDER THE PROJECT STAFF (ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION CLINIC AND COUNTY-OPERATED RESIDENCE FACILITIES). THE PROJECT IS CONCERNED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF GREATER UTILIZATION OF OTHER COMMUNITY GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE RESOURCES WHICH MAY SERVE TO SUPPORT REHABILITATION OF THE ALCOHOLIC. THE BROAD RESEARCH PLAN IS CONCERNED WITH EVALUATION OF TREATMENT OUTCOME AND IDENTIFICATION OF PROGRAM COSTS, INCLUDING COST TRADEOFFS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO DETERMINE THE WORKLOAD RELIEF THAT SUCH A PROGRAM HAS ON THE POLICE, JAILS, AND COURTS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)