NCJ Number
2464
Date Published
Unknown
Length
3 pages
Annotation
ALCOHOLIC RECOVERY PLAN OFFERED BY THE PLEASANTVIEW REHABILITATION CENTER OF DES MOINES, IOWA
Abstract
ACCORDING TO THE PROJECT, TOTAL RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR ALCOHOLICS MUST BE GEARED TO THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. THE REHABILITATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE PREMISE THAT OVERUSE OF ALCOHOL IS A BYPRODUCT OF THE INABILITY TO COPE WITH NORMAL LIVING CONDITIONS. IT IS ALSO THEIR BELIEF THAT THE ABILITY TO SO COPE IS A LEARNED SKILL, WITHOUT WHICH A PERSON WILL ESCAPE TO ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUGS. BRIEFLY DESCRIBED IS THEIR RECOVERY PROGRAM FROM ADMISSIONS TO PHASING OUT. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)