Psychological Messages from the Physical Environment: The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Environment
- 1 January 1991
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of the Addictions
- Vol. 25 (sup7) , 905-955
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10826089109071029
Abstract
The physical environment of drug and alcohol treatment centers provides a rich source for both subtle and obvious messages to clients. Photographs were taken in a sample of typical treatment centers, showing how different elements of the environment communicate messages to clients. Many of the messages from the physical environment prove to be inappropriate, confusing, or inconsistent with espoused treatment philosophy. [Translations are provided in the International Abstracts Section of this issue.]Keywords
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